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Avoiding flooding when the thaw comes...?

Discussion in 'Homeowners Corner' started by redon1, Feb 8, 2010.

  1. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    anyone have tried and true tips to avoid a flooded basement when the thaw comes? I know it seems like this snow will stay forever but it WILL thaw, lol

    where's all that water gonna go? tips? suggestions? TIA.
     
    redon1, Feb 8, 2010
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  2. Villager

    Villager Ashburn Village Resident

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    We have a walkup basement (the steps from the outside go down to the door). There is a drain at the bottom of the stairwell in front of the door. Right now I imagine the drain is completely covered with snow but maybe tomorrow morning before more snow comes we should shovel it out. Otherwise I have no tips for you except to try not to dump the snow that you're shoveling directly next to the house. And make sure your sump pump is working.
     
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  3. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    how does one make sure that a sump pump is working?
     
    redon1, Feb 11, 2010
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  4. Mr. Linux

    Mr. Linux Senior Member & Moderator Forum Staff

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    I pulled this doing a quick Google search:

    [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Below are some tips regarding sump pump maintenance:[/FONT]

    • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]fill the sump pit with water to make sure the pump is working properly.[/FONT]
    • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]go outside to check that the pump is actually discharging water (sometimes the pump will run but it won’t pump any water out).[/FONT]
    • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]check that the operation of the float is not restricted.[/FONT]
    • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]clean the air hole in the discharge line.[/FONT]
    • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]listen for any strange noises coming from the motor.[/FONT]
    • [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]replace the battery on the back-up sump pump every second or third year. [/FONT]
    Make sure that the area where your sump pump discharges water is clear of snow and ice, if applicable.
     
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  5. Mr. Linux

    Mr. Linux Senior Member & Moderator Forum Staff

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  7. redon1

    redon1 aka Aphioni

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    thanks!!! I will pass this on to the man since i have ZERO intention of doing anything sump pump related... :D
     
    redon1, Feb 11, 2010
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