| A sump pump system which will include a sump pump | | | | When talking about a this type of system many |
| pit is an integral part of any maintenance features of | | | | people are not even familiar with the fact that a |
| a basement. By its very nature, a basement, since it | | | | sump pump pit is a necessary part of the program. |
| begins its life as a hole in the ground has a tendency | | | | The pit is the collection point of the entire system |
| to collect water. Water runs down hill and a | | | | and helps with the removal of water before it can |
| basement is certainly downhill. In order to prevent | | | | reach the valuable possessions of the owner. |
| the accumulation of water in the basement of any | | | | The design of the pit is critical to the efficiency of |
| building and therefore damages to the same, a pump | | | | the entire system. If the pit is designed properly it |
| system must be installed. | | | | will allow for water to collect in sufficient enough |
| Not only does water want to run down hill and into a | | | | amounts for the sump pump itself to deliver it from |
| basement, it will also collect around the foundation of | | | | the basement up and out of the building. If the |
| a home. When water accumulates around the | | | | design does not allow for enough pooling volume of |
| foundation of a building it not only wears away at | | | | water the delivery rate is reduced and the pump is |
| the foundation but it will tend to loosen and wear | | | | rendered inefficient. |
| away the earth around it which in turn causes | | | | When installed properly the pit will be sealed in such a |
| damage to the foundation. This is an important | | | | manner that it is very unobtrusive to the occupants |
| reason why an adequate sump pump system is | | | | of the home. An airtight lid should be placed on top |
| required for the life of the home. Carrying the water | | | | of the reservoir in order to prevent access by small |
| up and away from the foundation will maintain a | | | | children and pets, accidental entry when stepped on |
| healthy environment for the longevity of any building | | | | and to prevent the moisture that accumulates in the |
| with a basement. | | | | pit from infiltrating into the room. |