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Sump pumps for basements

A drained system is only as good as its pump; maintenance access and power backup are planned on site.

Small submersible sump pump with hose connection
Photo: Hustvedt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

A drained system is only as good as its pump; maintenance access and power backup are planned on site.

Do this first

  • Keep electrics and extension leads away from any water.
  • Move belongings off the floor and away from damp walls.
  • Photograph where water or damp appears, and note whether it follows heavy rain.
  • Clear gutters and gullies if it is safe to do so.

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