Industrial Sump Pump

If you run a business and have ever had a problem with flooding in the basement, you know that the potential loss of business as well as the stress can be great. Protect your livelihood by investing in an industrial sump pump that will keep the space beneath your basement as well as the basement itself from flooding during excessive storms or a sudden rise in the water level. A well maintained industrial sump pump will move excess water to ground level, further away from your building and allow it to properly and harmlessly drain.

 

An industrial sump pump will collect any water coming in during a storm as well as water rising to the surface from a ground supply that is saturated. So whether the water is flowing in from below ground or above from storms, a properly functioning industrial sump pump will keep your basement dry and ensure that you foundation will remain structurally sound. When researching which pump is best for your needs keep in mind that there are two main types available. There is a pedestal or upright pump, which has the pump inside the sump where the motor sits on top of a column that protrudes above the basement floor. Your other main choice is the submersible pump, which contains a waterproof motor that is housed completely inside the sump allowing it to get wet.

 

Although both types of pumps connect to an outlet pipe carrying the water at least 20 feet from the structure of your building, the pedestal version is not designed to get wet. An important factor to keep in mind when deciding on which industrial sump pump will do the job required is that the capacity of the pump is directly related to the strength or horsepower of the motor and the actual size of the outlet pipe. Since most industrial sump pumps are electrically powered, it is a good idea to have a battery operated pump as a back up in case of a power failure, which can be common in severe storms. The most common reason for a pump to stop working is a jammed floater. Pumps are typically triggered when the water level rises sufficiently and triggers this rubber or plastic floater. In most cases the function can be corrected by simply replacing or un-jamming the floater.

 

Be aware that your business insurance may not cover lost inventory if your basement floods due to a force of nature. It is also important to protect the integrity of your foundation. If there is structural damage to your building caused by repeated flooding it will be necessary and costly to have it brought back to code. Protect your business by researching which industrial sump pump will meet the needs of the land your building sits on. It is an investment that may very well save your business in the future.