In homes where constant flooding in the basement is expected, Sump Pump Drainage Systems are usually installed to rid the house of unwanted water from constant rain or the presence of underground water. Even with proper sealing, installing a sump pump is essential as water can still seep through the waterproofing from rainwater flooding. A pit is dug in the basement to collect water to be pumped outside the house where water cannot pose any more problems.
The size of the sump pits depends entirely on the extent of flooding and the capacity of the pump to be installed. A small pit fitted with an adequate sized pump is ideal for light to moderate flooding while a larger pit is required for constant heavy flooding. In small basements where there is not much space to dig a large pit, installing a high power pump in a smaller pit can be sufficient for rare heavy flooding.
The capacity of the pump should be carefully considered and research on reviews of different brands should be made before installing one. A heavy-duty pump with several horsepower is required for most industrial uses while smaller horsepower is adequate for home use. Since these pumps are usually located at the basement, it should have enough head pressure to move water to the height of the drainage pipes. Outlet pipes should also be of appropriate sizes to accommodate proper water drainage, eliminating bottle neck effects, which could cause the pumps to malfunction.
It can be quite easy to install a sump pump drainage system, as they are readily available in a kit. These pumps are available as a submersible and pedestal type. Submersible pumps are installed at the bottom of the pit while a pedestal type is installed above where the pump does not get wet.
These pumps are usually powered by electricity but battery or generator powered models are becoming popular as back up especially during bad weathers where electrical power can be cut off. The sump pump should always be maintained and checked to see if replacement of parts is needed, to provide maximum functionality.
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