If you have a sump pump , you are already familiar with the sump pit . sump pits are holes which are used to collect water and other fluids and so protect your basement against flooding.
Why does a sump pit is important ?
In your basement, a sump pit is vital. water flooding can be the result to:
- The water table in the surrounding area is higher than the basement so water leaches into the basement.
- Water funneling into the basin during periods of heavy rainfall.
- Underground water funneling into the basement.
Basement flooding can cause significant water damage, encourage the growth of mold, and potentially create a health hazard.
Other applications:
Sump pits are used in different applications other than basements to catch a variety of materials:
- Sump pits are used to catch hazardous waste in hospitals and other medical facilities. A special care must be taken when maintaining the sump pit.
- Auto body shops may also use sump pits to trap spilled oil, fuel, and other fluids.
- Sump pits can deal with small debris.Sometimes algae may grow inside so it is essential to periodically scour a sump pit and to clean the components of the sump pump,
Sump pit maintenance:
When you decided to clean the sump pump pit, be certain that:
- The sump pump is disconnected from the power source.
- Wear heavy gloves to keep your hands in safe & clean.
- You may also use a portable workshop light .
- After replacing the sump pump, check to make sure that the float is moving freely.
Regular maintenance of both the pit and sump pumps is required to ensure that the sump pit continues to work as it should.
