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2. Sump pump - Wikipedia

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   Power – Sump pump motive power will vary from 1/4 horsepower to multiple horsepower. Head pressure – The hydraulic head pressure of a sump pump describes the maximum height to which the pump will move water. For instance, a sump pump with a 15 feet (4.6 m) maximum head (also called a shutoff head) will raise water up 15 feet (4.6 m) before ...

3. Lead–acid battery - Wikipedia

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   Lead–acid batteries are used in emergency lighting and to power sump pumps in case of power failure. Traction (propulsion) batteries are used in golf carts and other battery electric vehicles . Large lead–acid batteries are also used to power the electric motors in diesel–electric (conventional) submarines when submerged, and are used as ...

4. 20 Affordable Ways to Prepare Your Home for Extreme Weather - AOL

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   Having a sump pump can help you remove water buildup when rains are heavy. A candid shot back at the center of activity on a barely-planned Friday evening on our cul de sac. Remove Lightweight ...

5. Basement waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   The drainage system collects any water entering the basement and drains it to an internally placed sump pump system, which will then pump the water out of the basement. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends basement waterproofing with a water alarm and "battery-operated backup pump" as a preventive measure against the high ...

6. How to prepare your home for a hurricane - AOL

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   A strong hurricane can cause power outages. In the event your lights do go out, you’ll be grateful to have a generator as a backup power source. ... Install a sump pump, which removes water from ...

7. Water damage - Wikipedia

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   An insurance policy may or may not cover the costs associated with water damage and the process of water damage restoration. While a common cause of residential water damage is often the failure of a sump pump, many homeowner's insurance policies do not cover the associated costs without an addendum which adds to the monthly premium of the policy.