Mark Ezrin
Member
I need to replace my sump pump and want to take a swing at doing it myself.
The pump is 22 years old and I'm pretty sure it failed. The outlet is working so I know it isn't power. I have standing water where the pump is sitting.
(1) Do I need to drain the water out of the area where the pump is sitting before replacing it?
(2) Is there any logic to picking out a replacement sump pump? Yes I'm aware one easy way is to look at what I have and I'll do that. However, it makes an assumption I have the correct one in the 1st place or that I might want to do something better than what the builder provided. I'm assuming technology hasn't changed for sump pumps.
Pricing was all over the map and thus my question in trying to decide what direction to go with respect to selecting a replacement.
My power is reliable but should I opt for a battery backup or is that overkill?
(3) What other helpful tips does anyone have for this project? My current one does have a combo of PVC and rubber gaskets.
As always, thanks for the advice.
The pump is 22 years old and I'm pretty sure it failed. The outlet is working so I know it isn't power. I have standing water where the pump is sitting.
(1) Do I need to drain the water out of the area where the pump is sitting before replacing it?
(2) Is there any logic to picking out a replacement sump pump? Yes I'm aware one easy way is to look at what I have and I'll do that. However, it makes an assumption I have the correct one in the 1st place or that I might want to do something better than what the builder provided. I'm assuming technology hasn't changed for sump pumps.
Pricing was all over the map and thus my question in trying to decide what direction to go with respect to selecting a replacement.
My power is reliable but should I opt for a battery backup or is that overkill?
(3) What other helpful tips does anyone have for this project? My current one does have a combo of PVC and rubber gaskets.
As always, thanks for the advice.