Waste lines from a sewage ejector or sump pump use a check valve to stop wastewater from flowing back into the basin. When these valves shut, they can make a thud loud enough to be heard ...

Once most of the water is out (a small amount will remain), the pump will disengage, and the check valve will stop any water ...

The check valve creates two connected segments in the pipe and serves to channel water away from (never back into) the sump. Finally, plug in the pump and give it a test run. You should never run ...

Do not forget to winterize your outdoor sump pump. This simple preventive measure can protect your pump from freezing, cracking, and ultimately failing when you need it the most. If you live in ...

When the skies open and power lines go down, a reliable backup sump pump could be the difference between a dry basement and thousands of dollars in damage (along with a big headache). And because ...

It can happen in a number of scenarios. For example, what if your neighbor's sump pump drains directly onto your property and causes significant damage? In this instance, you may have legal ...

But what if your neighbors' actions — or, rather, inactions — results in damage to your property? It can happen in a number of scenarios. For example, what if your neighbor's sump pump drains directly ...

Having a good submersible pool pump is like having a great workhorse that assists you in safely draining water from spas and swimming pools. Sometimes, it can help you with pumping excess water from a ...

WERNER PUMPS, a leading manufacturer of high-pressure jetting equipment in South Africa, has patented its wet and dry combination jetting and vacuum truck unit, designed and manufactured locally in ...

They're often overlooked nowadays in favour of a CO2 inflator, but I'll always go out with a mini pump or a frame pump. I've been let down in the past by some, and over the years have honed in on ...