How to conveniently replace a submersible water pump

If you have a home, there is a high possibility that there is a submersible water pump situated in your basement or a small space under your home. Submersible water pumps offer a single function to drain out any water that seeps into your basement and push it to more ideal locations, before damaging to your home.

Replacing a pump on your own, rather than calling the local plumber can save you hundreds of dollars if you know what you’re doing. There is some take involved, but if you follow the simple instructions here, then you will have your pump replaced with 30 minutes by looking for water pumps for sale.

Before getting started, take a few moments to decide why you may have to replace the pump. The following checklist will assist you decide if buying a pump is required.

1.       Is there any issue with the Diaphragm Switches?

2.       Are there any apparent blockages?

3.       Is your sump pump unplugged?

4.       Are there any disconnected pipes?

Before installing the Pump

Before diving in, make sure you have all the tools that you may require. Some of these tools might include:

·         Check valve

·         Hose clamps

·         The Ideal PVC Connectors and Adhesive

·         Up to 5 feet of PVC Pipe.

·         Hand Saw

·         Philips and Flat head Screwdrivers

·         Pipe Wrench

·         Tape Measure

Sump pumps come in 4 different models that include the submersible water pump, the pedestal, water-powered and floor sucker pumps. The instructions mentioned here are for submersible pumps that it has three connections. The first one is the electric that is a 3 wire plug that connects to an outlet at least four feet above ground level. It is required for the outlet to be a ground fault interrupt that is rightly for the amperage of the pump motor.