Sump pumps are often used to relieve too much water pressure that can cause flooding and other water damages. Sump pumps don’t just help relieve water pressure within piping, but also help with excess water from rainfall and other natural accumulation of moisture that may occur around your home. Orsack Plumbing Company would like to go into more detail on how sump pumps can benefit your home.
Will a Sump Pump Relieve Hydrostatic Pressure Under Slab & in Basements?
Homes with basements are the prime candidate for sump pumps. Many times the walls and floors of basements hold back constant moisture. Sump pumps help these kinds of homes if the water level is really high within the soil. This high volume of water within the ground can create many problems for homes even those without a basement or sub flooring. Hydrostatic forces can destroy concrete dams and even push and break apart a building’s foundation. Water from melting snow or rainfall can cause water to pool near or under your home. To prevent major damages causes by all of that pooling water is, of course, to use a sump pump. When a sump pump is installed it is normally placed in the dead center of the basement floor. The reason why is to create equalization of the hydrostatic pressure underneath or surrounding the basement flooring or slab. Additionally the sump pit and pump should be easily accessed for regular maintenance and repairs that will be needed overtime. A circular sump is normally put about two feet into the ground. Thirty inches below the basement slab, the pit is designed to hold up to fifteen to twenty five gallons of water where the pump will continuously remove the water.
Submersible VS Pedestal Sump Pumps
Homeowners can choose between two types of sump pumps. There is a submersible sump pump where the inner pump sits inside the sump pit or sump basin. There is a float switch that rises when the water fills the pit and activates the pump once there is enough water to be removed. One benefit of the submersible sump pump is that it sits under the water which helps it stay cool so over heating never becomes an issue. The other option is a pedestal sump pump. The pedestal sump pump is mounted above the slab with a pipe extending into the pit. These pumps are handy because they are much easier to access for repairs and maintenance. The size of the sump pump does vary. Most pumps are rated by the amount of horse power they use to remove the water. However how much you need will depend on a few facts. One is the square footage of the drainage location that the pump can accommodate. The other consideration is how quickly the pit obtains water and the size of the piping used to redirect the water.
Sewer Sump Pumps for Septic Systems & Other Plumbing Services in Spring, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Montgomery & Conroe Texas
Orsack Plumbing Company provides sewer sump pump installations, repairs and maintenance for septic systems. For all of your plumbing needs contact Orsack Plumbing Company today.
