Water in the basement can be an expensive head ache. Not only can it destroy irreplaceable documents and belongings, it can cause structural damage that can weaken the foundation of your building. Sump pump installation in Cincinnatiarea buildings can go a long way to prevent the problems of water damage. Following are some commonly asked questions that can help you determine if one if right for you If you can’t find
A typical sump system includes the tank and the pump installed in the lowest portion of the basement. Photo courtesy Steam-Boilers.org
the answers here, feel free to contact one of our Roto Rooter reps.
What is a sum pump?
This is a system that consists of a holding tank and a pump. The tank is placed beneath the ground at the lowest point in your basement. Water flows into the tank, which usually holds between 15 and 25 gallons. The water is stored until it reaches a certain level when the pump kicks in and moves the water to a safe distance away from your house.
Where does the water go?
The water is pumped into pipes that transport it to a safe place, such as the local storm drains or a dry well.
Is it always running?
Yes and no. The tank is always collecting water, but, the motor only operates when it is needed. If you have an electric system, when the water reaches a certain level, it triggers a switch that turns on the motor. When the water is below that level, the motor is resting. If you have a manual system, you need to physically turn on the motor when you need it.
How does water get into the basement?
There are three main methods by which water gets into a basement:
- Seepage through cracks and joints from high water tables or flood plains
- Flooding through the cracks and joints due to heavy storms
- Broken pipes
What buildings could benefit from a system?
All buildings that have a level beneath the ground should have a sump pump. This includes cellars, crawl spaces, and basements.
What types of systems are available?
There are two common setups:
- Pedestal: This type mounts the motor on top of the tank. It is easy to service but is visible to anyone who walks past it.
- Submersible: This type mounts the motor inside the tank. It is sealed to protect the wiring and parts from water damage. It is harder to service, but not as readily noticeable.
How can I get one?
Talk to a Roto Rooter rep who can help you with sump pump installation in any Cincinnati home or business.
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A couple of days ago, I snapped this picture of the hose bib on the back of my house. Note that there is no hose attached and the faucet is protected by a snow-covered insulation kit. That little kit probably cost me four bucks five years ago. Sure beats spending hundreds to pay a Cincinnati plumber several hundred dollars to repair a burst pipe. These kits work! My residential plumbing has given me no problems and I've required not a single plumbing repair. 
Our list includes a 4-carat diamond ring recovered by a Cincinnati plumber in April. He had to dig up the basement floor to reach the pipe after locating it with a fiber-optic sewer inspection camera normally used for sewer repair work. The list also included two cats. The first was a Maine Coon kitty in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on April 26th. The second was a kitten rescued by a Columbus, Ohio plumber on June 19th. That kitten was suctioned out using a low power setting on a pumper truck normally used for cleaning out septic tanks and grease traps. But the cat wasn't actually sucked through the hosed. The service tech used a small hose in tandem with a sewer inspection camera to suction the little cat's hind quarter to the mouth of the hose just long enough to drag him out of the pipe 
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Fahrenheit Sunday. That's definitely cold enough to freeze pipes. But typically, low wind chill is required to freeze most pipes and we did not have any significant breezes accompanying our cold snap. That probably kept down the number of frozen pipes around here and the number of calls to local plumbing companies that fix them. Remember, once frozen, pipes are never the same. They become stressed and usuallly burst or leak simply because water turns to ice and expands. Something must give under such pressure, and copper, plastic or any other material will split.
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