Sump Pump - Improvements

[larryinnewyork]

After using my 'spare' sump pump for 1 Week, I decided to make some improvements.

I will do anything to keep water out of the basement.

Currently using a Wayne 1/2 HP (11 years old)
Current spare is 45 year old pedestal

Improvements are:
1) Bought another Wayne 1/2 HP / Set up and ready to go into action
2) Wired in a 20 amp dedicated breaker for pump
3) Wired in a 'On/Off Switch' that can be reached while standing on the stairs
4) Bought replacement pump Switch (common problem part)
5) Bought a super quiet check valve. No more clunking sound.

Previous Improvements:
1) Made an Alarm using 'pressure switch' from washing machine.
This uses a 12 volt battery & piezo Siren
2) Bought a plastic (not cast iron) hand pump
3) Bailing buckets
4) And of coarse, Generator with Transfer Switch

 

[DirkDiggler]

we had a water pressure back up system installed.

 

[MrHorspwer]

Originally Posted By: DirkDiggler
we had a water pressure back up system installed.


Make sure to periodically cycle the float and make sure the system is working properly.

Don't ask how I know. Luckily, I got home in time to fire up the generator. 10 minutes later and I would have had a wet basement.

 

[morris]

i found a easy way to make a water alarm. use a Fire Sentry smoke alarm. i9040, W/M. just wire the test points to a wire when water touches the two wires it goes off. i found this mod on the internet.