How Does a Sump Pump Work? | Spec. Sense

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In this episode of Spec. Sense, Vance explains how a submersible sump pump works to remove water from under your home's foundation. Sump pumps are essential for flood prevention in many homes especially in homes that are low and prone to flooding.
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@AmreSupply 5 лет назад

What size sump pump do I need? Watch our in-depth guide here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html Learn how to calculate the flow rate and capacity needed.

@CoopyKat Год назад

When I was a child in Michigan, living on an old farm, we had a sump pump but it was for drinking water, we drank water from the ground basically. It was the best water I ever drank in my life.

@AmreSupply Год назад

@@CoopyKat Thanks for sharing! Still lots of people using well / ground water for drinking even in 2023.

@CoopyKat Год назад

@@AmreSupply That's what I thought, that was the best water I ever tasted in my life.

@Canadianvictory Год назад

Hello dear, What is the problem when the sump pump does not transfer the water from the underground pit to the outside?

@AmreSupply Год назад

@@Canadianvictory Thanks for watching. If the pump is not running, then the motor might have failed. Alternatively if the pump runs and no water is moving, then there might be a blockage in the drain line.

@Post_Maquel 4 года назад

i like how it collects water then throws it the same spot where the water is collected, genius

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

Thanks for watching. What is hard to see in a 2d cut away animation is that water is accumulating from all sides of the house, and the weeping tile collects it into the sump basin. The sump pump usually pushes the water farther out away from the home and is usually in an area that will naturally slope away and drain away from the home's foundation.

@Post_Maquel 4 года назад

@@AmreSupply thanks!

@dacampfield Год назад

Exactly what I thought…it’s perpetuating the problem 😂😂😂

@ItalianHate Год назад

@@Post_Maquel my sump pump discharges water to the city sewer line

@Smiley810Jay 9 месяцев назад

@@ItalianHateillegally

@Katherineiish 5 лет назад

this must be a canadian video. It's amazing. short and sweet.

@AmreSupply 5 лет назад

Thanks John, you are 100% right we are Canadian! This video is short but its actually a small snippet of this longer video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html We figured some people just wanted to know how it all works.

@Rico702Vegas 4 года назад

That's right Ay!

@scottmcfarland5830 2 года назад

o yea, you know those canadians. Just like the wars they fight

@DjStiv3 2 года назад

Uh duh. Lol the channel pic is half a leaf

@selaxlife7621 Год назад

It must be related to my weiner.

@Simon_Electric 4 года назад

Very clear and direct! This is my first home, I never really understood how the sump worked. I would just hear it kick on when it rained really hard. Now I know and I'm glad there is a sump here. Thank you!

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

You're welcome Simon! We're glad the video helped you get a better understanding of how the sump pump works. The animation is actually made from a longer video that explains how to calculate the flow rate, replace the pump, and how to maintain it. Its a good one to save for future reference ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html

@nathanblake5335 4 года назад

This was a spectacular animation! with a clear commentary to finish the package. Perfect for what I needed to learn for part of my college course :P

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

Thank you Nathan! We're glad the video helped you out with your course!

@ullascheik5649 5 лет назад

wow this is the best animation I have ever seen thank you I finally know what a sump pump is and how it works

@AmreSupply 5 лет назад

Thank you! We're glad the animation was helpful!

@jeremy6384 5 месяцев назад

I have wondered all these years 'where is the water the sump pump is pumping out?' and now before 6am I look it up and I see whats happening, thank you!!

@AmreSupply 5 месяцев назад

Thank you we're just happy to share some good info!

@inesolujic2534 3 года назад

I love how short and to the point this was! Thank you!!! So many videos have a pointless intro and talk about random stuff for 10 minutes and then spend a minute on the actual content.

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

Thank you Ines, we're glad you found it helpful! We try to keep our videos focused and to the point. We have many more in this style of animation including on on Electricity Basics. Its a good one for anyone to watch and gain a better understanding: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-r_migcta_Is.html

@inesolujic2534 3 года назад

@@AmreSupply thanks! Subscribed and plan on watching more of your content

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

@@inesolujic2534 We're glad to hear it!

@xcal8140 Год назад

Imagone being me and having one in my house and knows what it is and not how it does it. Now it all makes sense to me. Thanks!

@AmreSupply Год назад

You're welcome, we're just happy to help people learn something new! If you're curious we have a "how it works" playlist with other videos like this. Lots of great animations here: ru-vid.com/group/PLCo9SMjkdWBxWwrWCmzvRMSi2kLo9bGdp

@samuelsolomon5233 3 года назад

Short and to the point. thank you!

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

Thank you Samuel! This is short and to the point as its just a small segment taken out of a longer video on how to size and choose a sump pump: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html

@ravenstillwaters5195 2 года назад

Short and to the point. Well done.

@AmreSupply 2 года назад

Thank you! This is short as it is cut from a longer video on sump pumps: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html We figured a short video would be helpful for people who are just searching to understand how it works.

@amarpreetsingh1882 3 года назад

Awesome video, short, crisp and informative 👌👌👌👌

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

Thank you Amarpreet! We're glad that you found the video helpful!

@SupremeKenn77 3 года назад

When my found out my basement flooded i was wondering how and why then somebody told me about the sump pump not working then i found this video to see why it was needed and now i know perfectly well now thank you

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

You're welcome! If at any point you need a new sump pump or want to figure out how to calculate the flow rate, we made a video on that as well: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html

@LarossaConstruction Месяц назад

Great visual thanks man

@AmreSupply Месяц назад

You're welcome, we're just happy that people are finding these animations helpful!

@Alexzw92 5 лет назад

Bought my first home a few months ago, and i was looking for something to show me exactly how the sump pump functions. Wow great video, short sweet and too the point, keep it up!

@AmreSupply 5 лет назад

Thanks Alex! We're glad you found it helpful! As a new homeowner, if you're curious on how your furnace works we've got a video for that too ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tVLtJwix-_8.html

@ambassadorpropainters6794 4 года назад

AMRE Sull

@MegaFinalRound 3 года назад

Congrats on the new home!

@relardztv605 2 года назад

Very very nice job super amizing because of your vlog tutorial I got some knowledge from you about that your vlog

@AmreSupply 2 года назад

Thank you, we're just happy to help!

@mogulmelowaire 11 месяцев назад

awesome breakdown and demonstration

@AmreSupply 11 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it!

@BifocalOlive4 Год назад

Thank you! All I needed to know

@AmreSupply Год назад

You're welcome!

@michelekm56 6 месяцев назад

Nice, efficient video. Thanks.

@AmreSupply 6 месяцев назад

Thank you, we're just happy to share some good animations!

@sampotter802 Год назад

Fantastic video thanks

@AmreSupply Год назад

You're welcome, we're just happy to help!

@kulwant747 2 года назад

Short and direct to the point

@AmreSupply 2 года назад

Thank you, we're glad you found it helpful!

@champouxinjection 11 месяцев назад

excellent video !

@AmreSupply 11 месяцев назад

Thank you, we're just happy to help!

@smileybone3010 4 года назад

Absolutely love how succinct this is

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! This was actually cut and repurposed from a longer video on sizing a Sump Pump, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html but this animation seemed to work well by itself as a stand alone video!

@Bratgoul 4 года назад

Hey there, thanks for the informative video! I understand that sump pumps should send water outside (and not into the sewer)... but what happens in colder climates? How do we make sure that the pipe going outside (probably full of water if you use a check valve) doesn't freeze?

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

You're welcome, we're glad you found the video helpful. That is a good question. Since the discharge pipe is sloped downwards there shouldn't be any water sitting in the pipe during the winter (in the same way that your rain gutter downspout is normally empty unless clogged with leaves). Because of the check valve there would still be some water in the vertical pipe going up from the sump pump, but this wouldn't freeze as it is still inside the house. Overall you can check the sump pump to make sure its working and draining properly. You can dump several buckets of water into the sump basin which will trigger the float switch and cause it to run. Then observe the discharge pipe and see if its draining well.

@Simon_Electric 4 года назад

I was wondering the same thing. We live on Lake Erie and the winters are brutal.

@christopherfretson5114 4 года назад

i love sump pumps.

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! Sump pumps are quite awesome and have a lot of kick to them!

@mendozadallas5225 5 лет назад

Thank you

@AmreSupply 5 лет назад

You're welcome!

@JustinTurdoCastro420 4 года назад

Cool I'll stop tripping out when I hear random noises in my new place lol!

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

Thanks for watching. Its always good to check out noises that you're not familiar with. We're glad you learned something new though!

@mikepotter3802 3 года назад

Our sump has been refilling every 8 minutes. Pump works fine. As a possibly related note, our neighbor has a pipe which goes through our basement (I know that's weird), and I can hear water moving through their pipe constantly. I feel like they might have a break in their water line and it is feeding water to our sump. What are your thoughts on this? What else could it be? There has been little rain and snow melt.

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

Thanks for watching. Depending on where your home is the grading of the lot a high ground water level could cause your sump to fill up even when there isn't much rain or snow. This should be fairly consistent over time though. If your sump pump suddenly started working more (without more rain or snow) then that could point to something else. It is possible that there is a leak in the pipe from your neighbor that passes through your basement. Try to see if there's any other signs of a leak, any damp spots in the basement etc. Still it might not be visible and could be just feeding into the weeping tile under the home so it might be difficult to narrow down if that is the case.

@rayngrace 5 лет назад

Upon changing my sump pump, again, I cleaned the pit/liner first, before installing new sump pump. Also did the weeping hole per Zoeller manual. Pump is a Rigid 1/2 hp I noticed the bottom is cracked. I was quoted $990 to replace the pit. I Google this issue first and found out, that there pit/ liner is suppose to have holes to allow water to come into the pit. And then the pump to eject the water outdoor. So, is the crack at issue then? The water rises to it's previous waterline that it doesn't even trigger the pump at. It used to get trigger to almost an hour, or not at all. Should I leave the crack alone?

@AmreSupply 5 лет назад

Hi Rei, thank you for watching. Water normally enters the sump basin through the weeping tile system although during installation some are installed with holes in the bottom of the sump basin and around the sides to allow excess water to enter. This can prevent the basin from floating up. A crack will generally let more water in, and if the additional water is causing the sump pump to run more often then its best to replace the sump basin. If the pump continues to cycle on and off frequently then it will reduce the life of the motor. Some people have used a marine epoxy to patch the crack as it can be applied and cured underwater but there are no guarantees that it hold or will be a permanent solution. Also in the mean time you can adjust and raise the float so that the pump doesn't trigger as often. Hope this helps.

@rayngrace 5 лет назад

@@AmreSupply thank you for the education. We had rain last night. Prior to that, we added extension to all downspouts, about 5 feet away from the house and the water table didn't rise at all. It didn't trigger the pump at all. I'm going to place a WYZE camera to monitor how often (if any) the pump gets triggered. I'll try to find that glue and patch it as needed. Again, thanks for replying and educating us. Have a great day.

@AmreSupply 5 лет назад

You're welcome Rei. Its a good call to add the extensions to the downspouts. Being aware of it and keeping an eye on the water level is a good way to go as well. Cheers

@rayngrace 5 лет назад

@@AmreSupply (no rain) Started recording how often the Sump Pump gets triggered. imgur.com/gallery/gPyPjpV

@AmreSupply 5 лет назад

Hi Rei, its interesting to see how often it is triggered even when its not raining. Its possible that the water table is really high under your home. Additionally if your home is in a low spot, the surrounding water might be feeding into your area.

@Anonyuh Год назад

Perfect

@AmreSupply Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@cfekobe 5 лет назад

previous owner built the sumo pump, now it is raining season. Do i need to activate it or it will turn on autimatically? thanks

@AmreSupply 5 лет назад

If the sump pump is plugged in, it will start running as soon as the water level triggers the float switch. You can test your pump, empty a bucket of water, and fill your sump pit to see if the pump turns on. You can see this in action here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html

@mendozadallas5225 5 лет назад

After a lot of rain my home would always smell moldy, will a sump pump fix this??

@AmreSupply 5 лет назад

Hi Mendoza, if you have any leaks in the basement or water accumulating then its best checked out by a professional. If its just a build up of moisture or humidity, then a dehumidifier would help with that. If you suspect mold, then its best to locate it and remove it properly to get rid of that particular smell.

@nofurtherwest3474 4 года назад

Does it always pump upward and out or does it sometimes pump out directly into the ground and say to the curb?

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

Thanks for watching. It depends on where you live. Depending on when the home was build some homes are connected to the storm sewer system so the sump pump would drain directly into that. In other homes it just drains onto the lawn. Its best to check your cities website for more information.

@ladyj5682 2 года назад

Thanks, just what I wanted to know bc tech didn’t explain nor stuck around to see if it worked, I need plug in but an extension cord can help for right now test

@AmreSupply 2 года назад

You're welcome!

@seanmann9229 4 года назад

Is there always supposed to be water in the sump pump pit? mine is dry right now

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

Hi Sean, thank you for watching. There should normally be a bit of water in the sump pit basin but a few things can affect it. In the winter, the water in the ground can freeze and will only start to flow back into the sump basin once it warms up. Additionally if the water table shifts or the water around your house drains in a different way then it can also cause the sump to receive no water. Regardless you should test your sump pump to see that its running correctly, pour a few buckets of water into the sump basin until the float rises and activates the pump. After it runs there will be a little bit of water left in the bottom. If nothing drains into it, it may continue to dry out.

@TechCowboy 4 года назад

Can you comment on this scenario: Let's say there are 4 homes on a hill with #1 on top and #4 at the bottom. #1 pumps onto the grass away from their house, but now #2 has to deal with it, #3 has to deal with #1 & 2, etc. #4 now has all the others to worry about their neighbours water + the water table. Our city doesn't allow pumping into the storm drains.

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

Hi TechCowboy, thank you for watching. It really depends on the city as codes and regulations can differ greatly. Most homes will are sloped so additional water will run away down away from the home and towards the street to prevent water from accumulating in a single property. With older neighborhoods there might be cases where the grading is not up to current codes and might create problems. It's worth looking into your towns website for a FAQ for Lot Grading Issues, and if you have more questions you should contact your municipality directly.

@sammiemoua8006 5 лет назад

My place has a sump pump but the landlord didn't make the outside pipes long enough to where the water pumping out is far enough from the foundation. Water is just pumping right outside my wall so my yard is constantly muddy and wet. Does my landlord need to add an extension to the outside PVC so that it is long enough to go somewhere else?

@AmreSupply 5 лет назад

Hi Sammie, that doesn't sound ideal. Overall more PVC pipe can be added to the drain. Ideally you want the water to be sent far enough that it is draining outside of the footprint of your home and so that the water spreads more evenly across the lawn.

@joescheller6680 5 лет назад

ever heard of a garden hose

@mansurrahim Год назад

My pit in Mississauga continues to fill and run every hour. Even with no rain. Likely ground water. Any suggestions?

@AmreSupply Год назад

Thanks for watching. Depending on where home is located it might be in a low spot where the ground water is accumulating more frequently. If the sump basin doesn't completely fill then the size of the pump and basin should be adequate, but in some cases you might want a larger pump to make sure that it can handle a heavy storm.

@d-unit-outdoors 3 дня назад

Would just 1 of these be enough or would it make sense to install a 2nd on the other end of the house?

@AmreSupply День назад

Thanks for watching. Generally the sump basin is located at the low spot where water will collect. If you feel like the current pump is undersized it could make sense to get a stronger pump. This video shows how to calculate the flow rate needed as well shows some of the other options like models with backup batteries and backup pumps: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.htmlsi=mGcfk4_Yg_AYl4BR&t=71

@Tricia_JoElle 7 месяцев назад

So the sump pump pulls water into the machine/pump and shoots it out the top. Water doesn't normally travel upwards. How high can the vertical pipe be before the right angle to go outside?

@AmreSupply 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching. We have a longer video on sump pump that explains this in more detail: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.htmlsi=Zn4b8fr0QbFWESLA&t=69

@keegancan 4 года назад

So, it seems like there are places where water just get through the foundation?

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

Hi Keegan, thanks for watching. If your foundation doesn't have any cracks in it then water won't normally make its way through the walls or the basement floor, but if enough water pools and becomes pressurized it will start to form cracks in the same way that water will break apart the cement on sidewalks and roads. That's why removing water with a sump pump is essential.

@paulamadeira6850 Месяц назад

Thanks for the video. A question I have, on my sump pump when it is running there is another pipe there throwing water back to the pump. It is not the same amount of water the sump pump is pumping, but a lot of water is coming back to the pit. Is this how it is supposed to be? thanks!

@AmreSupply Месяц назад

Thanks for watching. Are you referring to the pipe that is connected to the weeping tile? Or is this pipe one that runs vertically into the sump basin?

@paulamadeira6850 Месяц назад

@@AmreSupply the pipe that runs vertically into the sump basin

@AmreSupply Месяц назад

@@paulamadeira6850 Where does that pipe begin from? Is it connected to the discharge pipe in any way? Or does it run separately or go outside the basement?

@paulamadeira6850 Месяц назад

@@AmreSupply the pipe that runs vertically into the sump basin I have no idea about its route or where it comes from. I guess that should the first step and I need a plumber to help me find out?

@AmreSupply Месяц назад

@@paulamadeira6850 Without seeing your specific setup it's hard to say anything definitively. If that other pipe fills the sump pump with water even when the sump pump is turned off, then it's likely a drain for something. If water only flows through that pipe when the sump pump runs, then it's likely part of the discharge. In either case a plumber would be able to help you out with this.

@InderjitSingh12 2 года назад

What if discharge pipe water gets frozen in winter? Or gets blocked by snow?

@AmreSupply 2 года назад

Thanks for watching. A frozen discharge line is an indicator that the system was not installed in an ideal way. This depends if its buried or above ground. Insulation can help in certain cases. As a discharge line begins to clog, a sump pump system will be forced to work harder to keep up, leading to overheating and sometimes pump failure. And if the system clogs or fails entirely, then your basement will flood. If the discharge pipe is frozen then a portable heater can be used to help melt the ice. If you're having this problem it might be worth hiring a professional to help make some adjustments to minimize these issues.

@automstone7613 4 года назад

If I have a sump pump on the east side of my house how does the water on the west side get pumped out ? Thanks

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

Hi Larry, thank you for watching. Since the weeping tile system goes around the whole home, water from all sides will collect and raise the water table. In this graphic, its a cross section so it was easier to show the water just on the one side.

@automstone7613 4 года назад

AMRE Supply - I just got a sump installed and it runs every hour. Will it eventually not run as much ? I am guessing it’s a good sign it’s in a good place if it’s running lots ?

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

@@automstone7613 It depends, if its running even when its not raining then it could be that your home is in a low spot in the neighbourhood, ground water might collect from more than just your footprint of your home. As well a smaller diameter sump basin can cause a pump to run more often as the basin will take less time to reach the level that will trigger the pump.

@automstone7613 4 года назад

AMRE Supply - thanks for all the good information. Do all houses have weeping tile under the cement floor ?

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

@@automstone7613 You're welcome. Older homes before the 1950's didn't have weeping tiles installed. Codes have changed decade to decade as some systems used to be connected to the storm drain but that increased the chance of basement flooding if the storm drain filled up. Now they are separate. Also not all homes needed a sump pump, it depended on how high the water table is for a home. If you're curious its best to check with your municipality for up to date codes. There's generally a bit of information on that where you live.

@manolocalifas6488 9 месяцев назад

is the cord water proof; if so, do i bury excess cord in the ground so i don't trip over it or it doesnt get damaged?

@AmreSupply 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching. Since the pump is submersible, the cord is sealed. As long as the cord is plugged into a dry and clean outlet, then it should be good.

@alejandraperez4774 3 года назад

Hello where I live rain two days ago whole day, and the thing is bing pumping water since that day, is that normal?...what happen if i turn it off ? Is not raining any more....and can turn on only when is raining? What do you recommend me? When it will stop doing that?...

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

Thanks for watching. It depends on where your home is located. It is possible that after a day of rain that water is still draining from the surrounding area that is higher in elevation (if there is a hill nearby that would affect it). The sump pump will trigger any time that the basin fills up with water. Its not recommended to unplug it or turn it off. It will turn off automatically after the water in the basin stops filling up.

@alejandraperez4774 3 года назад

Thanks for answer my question!!! Very helpful!!! I just bought my house 2 months ago thanks!!

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

@@alejandraperez4774 You're welcome, we're just happy to help!

@bobosstopshelf4217 4 года назад

Bruh love it

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@bobosstopshelf4217 4 года назад

@@AmreSupply i lagit was thinking of covering this up in my home until i watched your video lol had no clue what that pump was for

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

@@bobosstopshelf4217 The sump pump is definitely one of those things that isn't thought about a lot. We're glad you learned something new though!

@EggsWToast 11 месяцев назад

Hey, I don’t know if you’ll see this but I have a question. There’s water leaking out of the HVAC connected to the sump pump. Do you know why this could happen. I may sound extremely dumb, but I I’m just confused. It isn’t a lot of water, just a small amount.

@AmreSupply 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching. A furnace and air conditioners can produce condensate during heating or cooling. If there is not a floor drain near by in some cases a condensate pump will sit beside the unit and pump the excess condensate to a drain. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dcLhyLu0-y8.html

@peteross4879 2 года назад

My sump pumps get overwhelmed when we have non stop rain for over a day. I purchased a trash pump to help avoid having my basement flood again. Should I have someone install another set of sump pumps on another corner of my basement?

@AmreSupply 2 года назад

Thanks for watching. It's good to be observant of the demand on the sump pump. In some cases it can definitely be worth hiring someone to do an inspection/ upgrading your system. There are larger pumps available, but sometimes a larger sump basin is needed as well. If you are curious on calculating the flow rate we did make a video here on it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html

@peteross4879 2 года назад

@@AmreSupply hank you for the link. The information is very helpful.

@ikeo8666 5 лет назад

so sump pump is useless if the water table rises due to flooding nearby?

@AmreSupply 5 лет назад

No exactly useless but if there is a high water table due to flooding, the sump pump might run constantly. Now if there is too much water, then it'll exceed the pumps ability to remove water from the sump basin. That's one scenario when there will be flooding even with a functioning sump pump.

@sleepyhallow9128 Год назад

We have a new home and the gfi outlet for the sum pump keeps tripping every few hours.

@AmreSupply Год назад

Thanks for watching. The GFCI detects very small diferences between the hot line and the neutral line, only 4-5 millamps difference. You can learn more here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LyAtuR2qtMA.html There are a few things that could cause it to trip: - Bad GFCI outlet - Faulty wiring on the load circuit of the GFCI (bad outlet, short to ground, faulty appliance). -The sump pump could be faulty and leaking power to ground or to the water in the sump pit.

@xelementzgaming7171 3 года назад

What can cause the basen to overflow… the pump is working but when in a heavy storm, the basement over flowed and flooded the basement

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

Thanks for watching. It means that the flow rate from the heavy storm exceeded the flow rate of your pump. This might mean that a larger pump would be helpful. You can learn how to size a pump in this in-depth video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html On the other hand, very intense storms can still overwhelm even the best of systems, depending if your home is in a low spot or not.

@user-pr2vf3oz8q 4 месяца назад

Extreme tactics pretty serious about this one

@AmreSupply 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching.

@LadyRevel22.2o.21 Год назад

Can someone or something tamper with the sump pump pipe or valve from outside causing it to malfunction or break?

@AmreSupply Год назад

Thanks for watching. When it comes to tampering, If the pipe is plugged and unable to drain then water will not be removed effectively from the sump basin.

@LadyRevel22.2o.21 Год назад

@@AmreSupply ok we have an issue but I want to make sure the leak is fixed. If the sump pump goes out how much water should we expect to see or any signs of a failing pump?

@AmreSupply Год назад

@@LadyRevel22.2o.21 A failing pump might start to sound different, or it might run more frequently even under normal conditions. You can always get a leak detector to help monitor the water level. This video is more in-depth and might help answer some of your questions: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html

@LadyRevel22.2o.21 Год назад

@@AmreSupply thank you and happy Thanksgiving!

@AmreSupply Год назад

@@LadyRevel22.2o.21 You're welcome, we're just happy to help!

@nate2396 2 года назад

How do i know where to put it.

@AmreSupply 2 года назад

Thanks for watching. For installation of a sump pump we haven't filmed a video on this. In many cases this is something best handled by a professional.

@davidberryman7242 2 года назад

How much electricity does it use?

@AmreSupply 2 года назад

Thanks for watching. Sump pumps on average can use around 10 kWh a month but this depends on how often it runs and what size of motor it has.

@KVTMustang 3 года назад

Just bought a new house, didn’t know it but contractor said the water table is near at the divery of the house yeah... Limit... My sump pump starts every 1h or 2h. Runs like 30 secondes... And stops. Is it normal? Why they did not built the house like 1-2 feet higher?

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

Thanks for watching. The water table is a big consideration when building houses. Modern homes are generally built with the water table in mind but not all builders take the same steps to addressing it. As for your sump pump running, if its a wet season where you live then there will be more moisture to deal with and the sump pump will run more frequently. The sump pump is pretty powerful so it doesn't take long to empty the sump basin, so a 30 second run time is normal.

@KVTMustang 3 года назад

@@AmreSupply Thanks for your reply, my basin is not deep also, might be due to water table, 24" by 18"maybe.. 2 feet deep max. Weird thing is the drain pipe, from the french drains, is 1 inch over the bottom of the basin. I have a feeling that the home was built 2-3 feet too deep.

@CapitalVentureInvestment-wy3ry Год назад

what happens if you lose power?

@AmreSupply Год назад

Thanks for watching. Many systems will stop running when power fails. For the best protection, install a system with a battery backup to ensure that the pump will still run during a power failure.

@kevinklein9565 Месяц назад

Never understood why it has to be in the basement though

@AmreSupply Месяц назад

Thanks for watching. The sump basin needs to be at the lowest part of the basement as that is where the water collects. The sump is located in the sump basin so it will push the water up through the discharge pipe. You cannot place the pump higher and use suction to move the water up the pipe as there are limits how far water can move via suction.

@JessiV111 3 месяца назад

Ugh and here we are with a flood this morning

@AmreSupply 3 месяца назад

Thanks for watching. Do you mean your neighborhood is flooding, or did your sump pump stop working and flood the basement?

@JessiV111 3 месяца назад

Hello .it was a long rain storm here , we just bought our house in March . We have discovered that we have a foundation issue or something …each rainstorm we have had has had wet floor in the basement . We thought it was the lack of correct drain pipes - but it was more than that , it is coming through the ground with the water rerouted , it’s just from the rain falling from the sky

@DaxtonAnderson 4 года назад

Meanwhile in Canada, SumpPumps are for INSIDE the house when water starts crepping up a corner LOL

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

Hi Daxon, thank you for watching. It might not seem intuitive but keeping the sump basin in the home lets one monitor and easily access the sump pump when needed.

@Marc1973Dez 5 лет назад

If a foundation of a house looks like a "sauce pan", then why poke a whole in it to put a sump pump? Wouldn't it be better just to keep it completely closed "sauce pan" under the house??

@AmreSupply 5 лет назад

Hi Marcio, ground water is an issue for many homes and a sump basin is necessary to hold the sump pump. Overall the most cost effective way is using a sump basin and sump pump. This allows you to monitor the amount of water that is accumulating, and also service the pump. Without using a sump pit, the sump pump would have to be buried next to the house making it difficult to service. Alternatively if you wanted to access a exterior sump pump you would need a well or a hole next to your home to place the sump pump. This is why a sump pit is needed. Even with a 100% sealed system, large amounts of groundwater needs to be removed or it will damage the foundation. Considering that water can cut through solid rock over time, its easy to see how it can crack the foundation of one's home.

@blackmoonflower4210 4 года назад

👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@keenachiever891 8 месяцев назад

Basment toilet🔥

@AmreSupply 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching.

@bigjamezian 5 лет назад

Not showing how pump itself works?

@AmreSupply 5 лет назад

Hi Stahlnecker, thank you for watching. This video was meant as a quick overview of the system itself. The basic float operation is pretty similar between models. We show the pump itself working in this in-depth guide. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html Hope this helps.

@BraveLittIeToaster 5 лет назад

how a sunpump operates* -_-

@dqmmqd 3 года назад

Do the fifty five people that downvoted this hate the presentation, information or dump pumps, in general?

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

Thanks for watching. A few downvotes are common on every video. Chances are those people were hoping for a cross section of the pump itself rather than an overview of the system. Those people would probably want to search for "how a centrifugal pump works" instead

@hx.925 3 года назад

So it's automatic, right?

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

Thanks for watching. Yes the sump pump will automatically turn on when the water level gets high enough.

@hx.925 3 года назад

@@AmreSupply Oh okay, thanks. I thought there was a switch you turned on when it started raining. We have a sump pump in our new house and I'm confused on how it works.

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

@@hx.925 It depends on the model, there might be an on and off switch. Using a bucket of water you can test your sump pump to see if its working ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html

@hx.925 3 года назад

@@AmreSupply Yep I saw. I don't know where my sump cover is though. I have a small finished walk out basement. Where do you think it is? Hot water heating and HVAC are right next to eachother in a large closet.

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

@@hx.925 Its possible that you don't have a sump pump. Not all homes have them installed, or are not at risk of any water accumulating around the foundation. Most newer homes are required to have one installed though.

@swager1950 Год назад

So you saying it pump it out ouside the house wow....... therefore you make a continuous in and out . The as got to be a better way !

@AmreSupply Год назад

Thanks for watching. What is hard to see in a 2d animation is that water is accumulating from all sides of the house, and the weeping tile collects it into the sump basin. The sump pump usually pushes the water farther out away from the home and is usually in an area that will naturally slope away and drain away from the home's foundation.

@ddr526 Год назад

So much water it floods the basement foundation

@AmreSupply Год назад

Thanks for watching. There are severe storms that can overwhelm any sump pump system however if the sump basin is overflowing during a regular storm, then you might need to increase the size of the basin & pump. You can see how to size a pump in this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html

@davidpitchford6510 8 месяцев назад

Illustration looks like you're just putting the water right back on the surface where it all started and where the problem will just continue.

@AmreSupply 8 месяцев назад

@davidpitchford6510 8 месяцев назад

@@AmreSupply Thanks. I hope I was helpful as an amateur in this area this struck me.

@michaelwoods3850 3 года назад

I have human turds floating in my basement after a flood

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

Thanks for watching. During floods its not uncommon for the sewage system to overflow due to the sheer volume of water.

@Tripp393 4 года назад

A toilet flusher but for your whole house.

@AmreSupply 4 года назад

Thanks for watching. That's one way of thinking about it. They both remove water but sump pumps work against gravity and require a pump, where toilets use gravity to do all the work.

@elishabrinton1746 6 месяцев назад

Bro please put the outlet pipe on the downhill side. Your video shows the same water you just pumped out going back in. Thats not how any of this works

@AmreSupply 6 месяцев назад

@Daniel_S.284 5 лет назад

Didn't explain much

@AmreSupply 5 лет назад

Thank you for watching. This video was just a quick overview of the system. If you are curious on how to size a pump and determine the flow rate and capacity needed, and some details on pump maintenance then watch the more in-depth video here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html Also the pump operation can be seen in action ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Iqh3rI2XX4o.html

@AidenGuma-tt1gq 11 месяцев назад

Sump

@AidenGuma-tt1gq 11 месяцев назад

Sump

@AmreSupply 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching.

@manandahalfx2 3 года назад

Should be titled "What Does a Sump Pump Do"...not "How Does a Sump Pump Work"

@AmreSupply 3 года назад

Thanks for watching.

@media4401 2 года назад

Can’t tell if this dude is cgi

@AmreSupply 2 года назад

Thanks for watching.

@Mabeylater293 6 месяцев назад

Wait. So you pull the water INTO THE HOME just so that you can pump it OUT OF THE HOME!!!!!!!! Sounds like the dumbest thing ever. As if it was SPECIFICALLY invented by a plumbing company while they patiently wait for that pump to fail $$$$

@AmreSupply 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching. Water naturally will accumulate under the foundation and will crack the concrete. As well water can flood the basement if not removed. It's worth noting that not all homes need a sump pump as some are located on a hill or gradient where the water will naturally drain away from the home. As well what is not shown in this 2D animation is that water is accumulating from all around the home, and will be removed by the sump pump and drained in an area that it will drain away from the home.