Hey - I have done some searches and found some stuff about wet basements and the like but nothing on the best brand of sump pump or the proper size. I can find Goulds(sts31 1/3 hp stainless steel sump pump 115v) and Flotec (http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-FLOTEC-FPOS.../110653685817?pt=BI_Pumps&hash=item19c3794039) on line (ebay) with a 1/3 hp, which is the same as a washing machine - my whiirlpool pumps great, but would going to a 1/2 hp buy me that much? The GPH rating isn't much different between the two pumps.
I will be pumping up about 8 1/2' (lift) then over about 20 22' to my sewer main. I am unfamiliar with utilitch that is at lowes and HD. Also I can get a 1/3 hp online shipped for about $120 while the HD and lowes want about $170 just for the pump. that price difference will get me all the ABS i need and the outlet to add for the motor. Also, i would like to put in a check valve, do i put this in the verticle run or right after it makes the 90 on the horizontal across the basement?
Also this is not a common problem in my basement. This is only the second time that i have gotten water in 9 yrs and it comes up through a cut in the floor that appear to have been put there ofr a sump install and never done. (not by me) Thanks Bruce
I will be pumping up about 8 1/2' (lift) then over about 20 22' to my sewer main. I am unfamiliar with utilitch that is at lowes and HD. Also I can get a 1/3 hp online shipped for about $120 while the HD and lowes want about $170 just for the pump. that price difference will get me all the ABS i need and the outlet to add for the motor. Also, i would like to put in a check valve, do i put this in the verticle run or right after it makes the 90 on the horizontal across the basement?
Also this is not a common problem in my basement. This is only the second time that i have gotten water in 9 yrs and it comes up through a cut in the floor that appear to have been put there ofr a sump install and never done. (not by me) Thanks Bruce