Sump Pump Installation
Tips from Real-Estate-Agents.com
reprinted courtesy of ServiceMagic.com
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Where gravity drainage is
impossible or impaired, a sump pump may be used to raise the water
to a level where it can be carried off through a drain line. This
type of pump is a small, simple, compact unit installed in a sump,
or pit, at the low corner or other wet spot in the basement. The
pit should be lined with drain tile, concrete or metal to prevent
caving in of the sides. Inlets, or holes, must be provided in
the lining material to admit ground water. A sump pump is designed
for automatic operation. If correctly installed and not abused,
it would require very little attention. Dirt, lint, trash, and
other waste can clog the strainer and should be kept out of the
pit.
-- Tips courtesy of Service Magic
