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Solving the Mystery of Sump Pumps

SOLVING THEMYSTERY SUMP PUMPS OF WHAT IS A SUMP PUMP? •Small pump installed in basement or crawlspace •Pumps out excess water to keep building dry •Helps prevent water damage, mildew, and mold HOW DOES A SUMP PUMP WORK? PUMP IS INSTALLED + IN A 2-FOOT SUMP PIT • Pit is built at lowest level of basement/crawl space • Pit's base is made of gravel PUMP IS TRIGGERED + WHEN WATER ENTERS PIT • Float activator arm starts pump • Some pumps are triggered by pressure sensors PUMP SENDS WATER + INTO A DISCHARGE PIPE • Float activator arm starts pump • Some pumps are triggered by pressure sensors SIGNS YOU NEED A SUMP PUMP YOUR BASEMENT HAS . • YOU LIVE INA PREVIOUSLY FLOODED LOW-LYING AREA IT RAINS OR • » YOUR BASEMENT SNOWS HEAVILY CONTAINS EXPENSIVE BELONGINGS YOU NEED TO PROTECT WHERE YOU LIVE » YOUR EXISTING SUMP PUMP IS OVER 6 YEARS OLD INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: Ainthicum Plumbing Drain Cleaning, Inc. LINTHICUM PLUMBING Residential - Commecial - Induvtrial - MO LE 447 - Imared wwW.LINTHICUMPLUMBING.NET Sources: http://blackdiamondtoday.com/articles/sump-pumps-home-can-benefit-equipment http://www.carraracompanies.com/5-signs-you-may-need-a-sump-pump/ http://home.howstuffworks.com/home-improvement/plumbing/sump-pump1.htm

Solving the Mystery of Sump Pumps

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Did you know that sump pumps help prevent water damage, mildew, and mold? You can discover other interesting facts about sump pumps by setting your sights on this plumbing infographic!

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