Open Sump Pumps Are Bad For Your Basement
If your sump pump doesn't have a lid - something we see every day in basements - it will get clogged and dirty over time and will cause it to slow down or stop entirely. It also doesn't prevent water from evaporating into your basement.
Best Sump Pump System For Your Basement
3 pumps make this system triple safe, hence why it's called our TripleSafe sump pump system. Most sump pumps fail because of either a failed pump, a pump that can't handle high volumes of water, or a power failure. The TripleSafe assures protection from all three sump pump problems. Pump #1 does most of the pumping, handling up to 2,600 gallons of water per hour. Pump #2 operates when pump #1 fails, or if it cannot keep with the heavy flow of water Pump #3 is a battery-operated pump that turns on if the power fails. It comes equipped with a battery and an automatic charging system.
Sump Pump Liner
When it comes to your sump pump liner, it should have holes in it to accept water directly from the ground as well as a larger inlet hole to allow the perimeter drainage system to empty into it.
Airtight Sump Pump Lid
The sump should have an airtight lid to prevent water from evaporating into your basement, to stop stuff from falling and clogging the pump, and to quiet the system. Depending on the cover, it can also make the installation look good.
TripleSafe Sump Pump System
The air-tight lid also comes equipped with a floor drain, knockout for dehumidifier hose, and a WaterWatch alarm. Having an airtight floor drain is in case of flood from a plumbing source, the water will drain into the hole. The WaterWatch alarm will sound off to let you know if water has risen past the point where the pumps should have turned on.