The simple answer is "Yes". A sump pump is a tool for safeguarding your basement against flooding. Its primary purpose is to eliminate accumulated water from the basement in homes prone to flooding due to high groundwater levels or heavy rainfall. Typically, a sump pump is installed in the part of a basement or crawlspace within a constructed sump pit. The sump pump … [Read more...] about Can a Sump Pump Prevent Basement Flooding?
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Elevator Sump Pump Requirements in Florida
Updated: Feb 2025 Elevator Sump Pump Requirements in Florida Key Takeaways Introduction to Elevator Sump Pump Requirements in Florida Florida's unique climate presents special challenges for elevator systems. With high groundwater tables, frequent heavy rainfall, and hurricane risks, proper drainage systems in elevator pits aren't just recommended—they're … [Read more...] about Elevator Sump Pump Requirements in Florida
Electric Shock Caused by Malfunctioning Float Switch
From Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory An LLNL employee received a mild electric shock when the employee placed a hand into water flowing from a laboratory faucet. The employee was not injured. Responders initially attributed the shock to the significant presence of water on and around the sump pump, located adjacent to a drain-water holding tank installed in a … [Read more...] about Electric Shock Caused by Malfunctioning Float Switch
Sumps, Sump Pumps, Drains in Elevator Group III Installations
The California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Elevator Safety Orders requires that a sump and sump pump (not connected directly to the sewer) or a drain (not connected directly to the sewer) be installed in pits of elevators installed under Group III regulations in order to prevent the accumulation of water. This requirement is located in Rule 106.1 of the ASME A17.1 - 1996 … [Read more...] about Sumps, Sump Pumps, Drains in Elevator Group III Installations
Sta-Rite Recalls Sump Pump Battery Chargers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sta-Rite Industries Inc., of Delavan, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 29,000 battery chargers used in battery back-up sump pump systems. The battery chargers can overheat and ignite, melting the charger housing and posing a fire hazard. Sta-Rite has received seven reports of sump pump battery … [Read more...] about Sta-Rite Recalls Sump Pump Battery Chargers