Sump Pump Contractor Northern Virginia
Sump Pump Contractor Northern Virginia specializes in replacing your existing sump pump or installing a brand-new sump pump system in your basement. The main components of a sump system include a basin and a sump pump. A well-placed sump pump can keep your basement from flooding. The sump pump system is an actual pump itself, these pumps are typically rated in horsepower, half horsepower, to 1 horsepower. Included in a sump pump system, you will need a sump pump basin. This can be constructed out of concrete or purchased at a local contractor supplier in the 35-gallon basin of the neoprene variety. Another key component to a sump pump is installing a battery backup DC pump. A backup DC battery backup sump pump can save your basement during severe storms that tend to pass the Northern Virginia area. When these storms take out the AC power to your house, your home is left unprotected by a sump pump having a battery backup DC pump will give you 8 hours of protection. Fairfax contractor also recommends having a secondary Marine battery in case of longer power outages.
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How Is A Sump Pump Is Installed
If you are considering installing a sump pump in your basement, you may be curious about the procedure that is involved in the actual installation. The 1st step in installing a sump pump is to locate the crib so that it is preferably in an unfinished section of the basement, and near the electrical panel. One must also take into consideration problematic areas where flooding has occurred in the basement in the past. If you're just going to install a sump pump. The final consideration of locating your sump pump crib is defined in the area that the access will be evacuated to an area that has the topography that will carry the water away from your home. After the location has been determined of where your sump pump is to be located. Fairfax contractor's personnel will mark out with a grease pencil, the rough location of where the 35-gallon sump pump crib will be placed. When this area marked out we will utilize a framing square, and mark out approximately 4 inches larger than the circular section of the crib itself. Once these markings have been made, we will take a diamond blade concrete saw and cut the actual concrete floor in your basement. Once the entire section has been cut. The concrete will be broken up typically with an electric 50-pound jackhammer and the broken concrete will be removed. Once your basements concrete area is removed we will excavate down approximately 30 inches to install the plastic sump pump crib. The area around the sump pump crib should be surrounded by # 57 gravel to allow water to flow into the crib. Often times just opening up the knockouts on the crib will allow water to flow into the crib, other installations may require they interior French drainage system that will relieve hydrostatic pressure in other parts of the basement. For a simple sump pump installation, the sump pump basin will be installed with a perimeter of 57 gravel. This gravel perimeter will allow the water to take the path of least resistance and ultimately drain into the crib. Once the crib is firmly placed into position in compacted with gravel. The area will be finished with a concrete mixture to close the slab. With the crib firmly in place, it is now time to complete the plumbing installation of your sump pump system.
Should I Install A Battery Backup System For My Sump Pump
One important option you may want to consider if you are installing a new sump pump system in your basement is the addition of the battery backup DC sump pump. In Northern Virginia, with our crazy weather, it's only a matter of time before a snow, hurricane, or severe thunderstorm knocks out the power to your home. When your home is without power the AC power your sump pump system will no longer operate. That's why it's important to back up your primary sump pump with a battery backed up a system. A dc back up sump pump will still keep pumping the water out of your sump pump basin even if the power has been lost at your home.
Main Components Of A Sump Pump System
The main component is a sump pump system is an actual pump itself, these pumps are typically rated in horsepower, half horsepower, to 1 hp. Included in a sump pump system you will need a sump pump crib. This can be constructed out of concrete or pre-bought at a local box store in the 35-gallon neoprene variety. Another key component to a sump pump is the installation of a battery back up DC pump, this can save your basement during severe storms that tend to pass the Northern Virginia area. when these storms take out the AC power to your house your home is left unprotected by a sump pump having a battery backup DC pump will give you 8 hours of protection. Fairfax contractor also recommends having a secondary Marine battery on hand in cases of longer power outages.
What Is The Best Brand Of Sump Pump
In Fairfax Contractor's experience, the best brand of sump pump is unquestionably Zoeller. Zoeller sump pumps are Fairfax Contractor choice when it comes to installing, or replacing a sump pump. Zoeller sump pump pumps are built to last. Zoeller beats the box store sump pumps hands down because of their durability and warranty. Zoeller cast iron designed submersible sump pumps with a vertical float switch are a great choice to evacuate the water from your sump pump basin. Wayne CDU980E 58321-WYN3 Submersible Sump pumps are also good choice but have a price tag.
Best Sump Pump Basins For Your Sump Pump System
There are many sump pump basins you can use when installing a waterproofing system in your Northern VA home. The best basin is one that is constructed with holes so it can capure water around the basin. TOPP corrugated tapered wall sump pump basin (18"x 24") or a Zoeller 31-0866 - 24" X 48" simplex fiberglass basin with cover and anti flotation ring is a good choice.