Sump Pump Installation and Service in New Jersey
EnviroPro Basement Systems installs, repairs, and services sump pumps in Southern New Jersey.
Most basement waterproofing systems and some crawl spaces with water rely on a sump pump as the final mechanism to get the water out of the basement. The sump pump is the heart of the system. If the heart stops for any reason, the system fails and your basement gets flooded despite all the money you paid to dry it up. That's why if you are going to rely on a sump pump, you should make sure it's reliable.
Call us or contact us online for a Free Sump Pump Estimate and Inspection in South Jersey towns like Brigantine, Vineland, and Cherry Hill.
Despite any stories you have heard over the years about folks getting flooded in Jersey because their sump pump was on the blink again, today's sump equipment is better than ever and very reliable - that is if you have the right equipment. With the wrong equipment, you'll be the one telling tales of woe about your pump failing and causing your basement to flood one day.
The Pump is only part of a sump pump system
Besides the pump itself, there are other elements of a good sump pump system that are very important.
The Sump Liner
You don't want your pump to clog in a muddy hole in the floor. And you don't want it in a 5-gallon bucket that doesn't hold a lot of water and will cause the pump to “short cycle” (go on and off very quickly). Instead, you should have a sturdy liner or housing for your sump pump.
Lifetime Warranty?
No pump manufacturer gives a lifetime warranty on their pumps – and there is a good reason why. A lifetime warranty doesn't make a pump better. Some irresponsible contractors will tell you there is a lifetime warranty (or many years) on their pump – “free replacements forever” – to seduce you to buy their whole solution. This is irresponsible. Ask yourself, “How do I know when to call to get my free replacement?” The answer is when the pump has failed and your basement is flooded.
Air-Tight Sump Lid with a Floor Drain
The sump should have an air-tight lid to prevent water from evaporating out of the sump hole into your basement, to stop stuff from falling in that can clog the pump or switch, and to quiet the system. Depending on the cover, it can also make the installation look good too. Instead of a necessary evil in your home, you have a thoughtfully engineered system.
When you have a plumbing leak and the water floods out onto the basement floor, you'll want to use your sump hole to drain the water away. A sump lid with a floor drain is the answer.
A Stand for the Pump and a Check Valve
A “CleanPump Stand” elevates the pump off the bottom of the sump liner, allowing sediment, mud, debris, or gravel that washes into the sump liner to settle to the bottom of the sump liner without clogging or otherwise affecting the pump. It also keeps the check valve and discharge pipe clean.
Pump Alarms
How would you know if your sump pump has failed and you were in danger of being flooded? Unless you have an alarm, the answer is, when your basement is already flooded. A battery-powered alarm that automatically sounds off when the water reaches a level above the point where the pump(s) should normally turn on is essential.
What if my pump fails? What if the power goes out? You need to plan on...
- The power going out one day – which usually happens in a big storm with rain
- The pump coming unplugged
- The circuit breaker tripping
- The primary pump failing
- The primary pump not being able to keep up with the amount of water in a very heavy rain
Remember all the stories of woe people have told you about the sump pump failing and them getting flooded? These are the reasons they were talking about. You don't have to go through that if you get the right equipment.
The SuperSump
The SuperSump is one of the most popular sump pumps among over 50
styles of pumps. It features a 1/3 HP cast-iron pump with a
mechanical float switch. The SuperSump is capable of pumping nearly
2,220 gallons per hour at a 8-foot discharge head.. This particular
sump pump has been designed to stand guard against clogging and is
even able to pump solids that are up to half an inch. This model is
one of the longest-lasting sump pumps on the market.
The SuperSump was engineered to have a cover that will protect
against odors, pests, noise, and much more. The cover is also
regarded as being a safety feature since it prevents children from
falling into it if they are in the area.
The SuperSump comes with the following features:
- Cast-iron sump pump
- Alarm that blares in there happens
to be a failure in the pump
Strong, reliable liner
- Check valve
- Discharge line protection
- Cover
UltraSump
The UltraSump sump pump system is one of the most reliable pumps
on the market today. The third pump in the TripleSafe sump pump
system is the UltraSump. The UltraSump is a back-up sump pump that is
powered by a specially-designed battery. Now you won't have to worry
about your basement flooding during a storm if your power happens to
go out or if your other pumps fail.
The UltraSump battery was manufactured to handle long periods of
non-usage. The UltraSump also comes fully-equipped with a powerful
charging system which will automatically recharge your battery once
the power comes back on.
TripleSafe Sump
The TripleSafe Sump offers the finest and most reliable protection
available against flooded basements. The TripleSafe Sump was designed
to contain three pumps that respond to the most notorious
waterproofing problems that residential property owners must face.
This sump pump will last for many years to come.
The TripleSafe Sump was also engineered to contain a battery
backup sump pump. The sump pump uses a specially-designed battery
that is able to handle periods of no usage. It also is able to handle
acting as a pump to backup the primary pump if the power goes out or
if the other pumps happen to fail.
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