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2. Sump pump - Wikipedia

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   Sump pumps are used where basement flooding may otherwise happen, and to solve dampness where the water table is near or above the foundation of a structure. Sump pumps send water away from a location to any place where it is no longer problematic, such as a municipal storm drain, a dry well, or simply an open-air site downhill from the building (sometimes called "pumping to daylight").

3. 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 ...

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. How to prepare your home for a hurricane - AOL

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   Install a sump pump, which removes water from your basement when it begins to flood. If you already have a sump pump, make sure it’s working properly. If you already have a sump pump, make sure ...

6. Grinder pump - Wikipedia

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   A pump for household use is usually 1 hp, 1.5 hp or 2 hp. A cutting mechanism macerates waste and grinds items that are not normally found in sewage, but may get flushed down the toilet. The pump has a level sensor either built into the pump, called “sensing bells,” or attached externally to the pump, typically a float switch. (The level ...

7. My neighbor’s sump pump drains onto my property - AOL

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   However, with the sump pump example, the water is coming from another property, so you may need to investigate if you can collect damages from your neighbor's homeowners insurance company.