There are a lot of things to consider when you are in the market for a sump pump and hopefully this sump pump review will give you tools to make a smart choice for your home. There are a lot of features that separate the good from the bad when it comes to a basement water pump.
Horse Power
The first thing that you want to establish is how much horse power you will need. The horse power will directly relate to the consumption of power and the pumping amount referred to as gallons per hour or GPH. Most 1/2 HP pumps will displace 2000 to 4000 gallons of water when pumping water out of your basement at the same level of the pump. The effective GPH will drop as you pump water up a tube out of your basement. If you are pumping water 8 feet overhead (also called "head" or "Lift") to to evacuate it from your basement then the GPH will drop. The head is measured by the vertical distance that the water enters the pump to the point that it discharges water.
Monitoring system
Make sure that you have a good monitoring system so that you can be notified when your pump is activated or when it is running low on battery. Most good backups will have a pretty extensive monitoring system that comes with it. Watchdog sump pumps have great monitoring systems and are highly regarded not only because of that feature but there battery power as well.
What is the Pump Made of?
The materials of your backup sump pump are very important as well. Look for parts and housings that wont corrode easily. Usually cast iron and stainless steel are the best. The most important part of the pump is the motor so all quality pumps have a metal motor housing.
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