Identifying Waterproofing Issues
Homes have a small pit that is dug into the floor of the basement that collects flood water that filters through the earth surrounding the foundation. A sump pump collects liquids.
A sump pipe is connected with pipes that move water away from your house. Sup pipes are normally 2 feet deep and 18 inches in diameter. The pump engages when the water rises to a certain level and afloat completes the electric circuit. To prevent water from flowing back into the pit, the systems have a one-way ‘check wave’.
These pumps work with electricity. It is therefore important that the outlet you connect the pipe has a good ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)
Cherry Hill Foundations & Waterproofing recommends installing a sump pipe with a backup source. This will ensure that your pump still functions even if your electricity is out. Your home will enjoy that extra safety measure.
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What Size Pump do I need?
This is critical to ensuring you have a pump that moves water to prevent flooding. There are several factors to consider when choosing a sump pump.
Estimate the capacity you will need. This can be done by estimating the volume of water received per hour. 20 gallons of water per minute will be received on a rainy day. During the rain, measure how much water level in your sump pit every minute. Multiply the number of inches the water rose by 60. the figure you get to multiply by 1.5 to give room for safety in your pumping capacity.
Motor power- the strength of the sump pumps motor ascertains how powerful it is. A standard horsepower for homeowners is 0.33. If there are a lot of floods, the 0.5-horsepower or 0.75-horsepower pumps might be the only option, because they can remove 3,000 gallons of water or even more per hour. Most
sump pumps are labeled with a chart discussing how much water they can displace. The chart is labeled ‘flow’ to indicate the volume of water the pump can displace and ‘head’ to show the vertical distance the water should travel from the sump pipe to the outlet pipe
How do I maintain a sump pump?
Though they need to be tested and inspected regularly, sump pumps are low maintenance devices. Check them often to avoid risks of water damage to your home.
Cherry Hill Foundations & Waterproofing recommends servicing your sump pipe every 6 months. Do not wait to find out late that your sump pump isn’t working. Regularly clear dirt, sand, and other debris that can clog the pump preventing it from working.
The Role of Sump Pumps
Sump pumps are the unsung heroes of waterproofing. Here's how they work and why they're a vital part of the equation:
- Water Diversion: Sump pumps are installed in a pit in your basement or crawl space. When excess water accumulates, the pump activates, directing the water away from your foundation to a safe location, preventing damage.
- Peace of Mind: Sump pumps operate automatically, even during power outages, ensuring continuous protection against flooding and water buildup
Simple guides for maintaining your sump pipe
- Ensure the hasn’t fallen over or isn’t leaning to one side due to vibrations when operating. It must sit upright for the float arm not to be jammed.
- The GFCI outlet must be appropriately plugged in and the cord is in good condition. If there is moisture in there the ground fault circuit interrupter breaker may trip making the sump pump shut down. This will necessitate you to reset it.
- To test the pump, pour some water into the pit. It should start automatically and drive the water away quickly. If it doesn’t then it needs to be serviced
- Unplug the check valve, remove dirt and debris
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