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Sump Pump Installation for Do It YourselfersBy Robert Clarke
Although the horsepower of the pump is a good “yardstick” to use in
judging which size pump to buy, a more accurate way is to look at the GPH or,
Gallons Per Hour that the unit is capable of pumping. For instance, you will
find ½ horsepower sump pumps that can pump 3,000 gallons per hour and you will
also see other ½ horsepower pumps that are capable of pumping over 7,500 gallons
per hour. As you can see, horsepower ratings are not very accurate in judging
which size pump to buy. Generally, I like to buy a larger pump than necessary
because it will usually last a lot longer because it doesn’t have to work so
hard.
You will need to buy a bag of sand mix cement to re-cement the floor area around the sump well and the broken concrete.
Most pumps come with a 1 ¼”threaded connection for PVC pipe. Get an adapter that converts it to 1 ½” schedule 40 pipe. 1 ½” schedule 40 pipe is more universal and a lot easier to find fittings for. Next, you’ll want to attach a check valve to your piping. The check valve prevents water already pumped up through the plumbing from draining back down into the sump well when the pump shuts off. These are easily attached with a rubber boots and a screw driver. Make sure to use pipe cleaner before gluing your pipe fittings together. The pipe cleaner actually softens the plastic and allows the pipe glue to bond better. Check with the instructions on the glue can about how long to wait before pumping water through the newly glued connections. Plug your sump pump directly into a grounded electrical outlet. Don’t use an extension cord because it will shorten the life of your pump. The electrical outlet should be on a breaker which is the proper size for your pump. Your electrical outlet should also be on it’s own dedicated circuit breaker to prevent other electrical connections from overloading your breaker. Summary Installation of a sump pump can be a pretty easy do-it-yourself project with some great benefits. By doing it yourself, you can save a lot of money and provide some great protection for your basement and its contents. About the Author - Robert Clarke owns B-Dry System NEPA, a basement waterproofing company. Visit http://b-drybasementswaterproofingnepennsylvania.com/sump-pump-installation.html for more information. He has also served as President of the B-Dry Owners Association, a nationally recognized group of basement waterproofing contractors. Visit http://www.b-dry.com/ for details. For more help on Finishing Basements, see HomeAdditionPlus.com's Basement Remodeling Bid sheet. The Basement Remodeling Bid Sheet will help ensure that your hire the right contractor so that your basement remodeling project is done correctly and you get the project finished on time and budget. How to Finance your Basement Remodeling Project - can help provide funds for your new home improvement project if financing is required. Related Basement Remodeling Information
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