Sump Pumps

[jlweberiii@comcast.net]

Need help! I have ridgid pump (<2 years old) and the switch is failing. The float operates but does not always trip the switch when fully raised. Any maintenance that can be performed? I for whatever reason receive alot of water flow and pump runs daily. Cannot afford to wait for the Ridgid offices to open to speak with reps or warranty.

Jaxson

[Devine Plumbing]

Install a tethered float switch on the line if the pump has a magnetic float switch with two leads that piggy-back into one another. Problem solved. Approx. $40.

[ridgidpipe]

Sounds like you should have a second pump on hand anyways incase of emergencies. If I were you I would purchase a new pump and install it . Take care of the warrantee issue later . If you get a new pump out of the warrantee hold onto it for later as im sure you will need another one eventually.
Do you have a battery backup pump installed in line with your current pump.
It might be a good idea just incase power ever goes out unless you have a generator for emergency power.

[Devine Plumbing]

If you are on city water you may even consider installing a water-driven backup sump as you will not have to worry about a battery going dead in the case where the power is out for an extended duration of time. Depending on how fast the water is coming in a battery may only last less than a day. Might even consider a standby generator:)

[NHMaster3015]

This time around buy a Zoeller pump.

[plumberjr]

DEVINE--ARE YOU CRAZY---INSTALL A WATER BACK UP??? YOUR STATE EPA BRANCH SHOULD HAVE BANNED THEM BY NOW--ALSO I CAN ALMOST GUARANTEE IF YOU CALL YOUR LOCAL WATER PURVEYOR, THEY WILL TELL YOU ABSOLUTELY NOT AND WILL TELL YOU YOU CAN BE FINED IF YOU INSTALL SUCH A HORRIBLE SYSTEM. EVEN IF YOU INSTALL A R.P. BACKFLOW,STILL POSSIBLE TO DRINK YOUR SUMP WATER--I DONT KNOW WHERE YOUR FROM BUT HERE IN OHIO I WOULD NEVER DRINK MY SUMP WATER.I DONT KNOW ANY PROFFESIONALS THAT WOULD PUT THAT HOME DEPOT CRAP IN A CUSTOMERS HOUSE.IF YOU WANT A SOLID DEPENDABLE SYSTEM, INSTALL A ZOELLER M53 PRIMARY DEWATERING SUMP PUMP WITH A ZOELLER 507 BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM--AND MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE ZOELLER AQUANOT BATTERY. MYSELF AND MY PARENTS HAVE THIS SYSTEM AND NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS IN 9 YEARS--AND YES STILL ORIGINAL BATTERY
PLEASE IF YOU READ THIS, DONT EVER EVER INSTALL A WATER BACKUP IT IS A VERY BAD IDEA
I HAVE A STATE LICENSE IN BACKFLOW PREVENTION AND I HAVE SEEN HOW THESE THINGS CAN FAIL AND MAKE PEOPLE SICK--DONT USE THEM:smash: THATS THE FINAL VERDICT:smash:

[ridgidpipe]

I totally agree with you about the water type back ups they are not approved in my area for use . I use the zoehler M53 pump but I have been using the myers MSPMBSP Battery back up .
Which do you feel is a better backup pump ?

[NHMaster3015]

DEVINE--ARE YOU CRAZY---INSTALL A WATER BACK UP??? YOUR STATE EPA BRANCH SHOULD HAVE BANNED THEM BY NOW--ALSO I CAN ALMOST GUARANTEE IF YOU CALL YOUR LOCAL WATER PURVEYOR, THEY WILL TELL YOU ABSOLUTELY NOT AND WILL TELL YOU YOU CAN BE FINED IF YOU INSTALL SUCH A HORRIBLE SYSTEM. EVEN IF YOU INSTALL A R.P. BACKFLOW,STILL POSSIBLE TO DRINK YOUR SUMP WATER--I DONT KNOW WHERE YOUR FROM BUT HERE IN OHIO I WOULD NEVER DRINK MY SUMP WATER.I DONT KNOW ANY PROFFESIONALS THAT WOULD PUT THAT HOME DEPOT CRAP IN A CUSTOMERS HOUSE.IF YOU WANT A SOLID DEPENDABLE SYSTEM, INSTALL A ZOELLER M53 PRIMARY DEWATERING SUMP PUMP WITH A ZOELLER 507 BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM--AND MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE ZOELLER AQUANOT BATTERY. MYSELF AND MY PARENTS HAVE THIS SYSTEM AND NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS IN 9 YEARS--AND YES STILL ORIGINAL BATTERY
PLEASE IF YOU READ THIS, DONT EVER EVER INSTALL A WATER BACKUP IT IS A VERY BAD IDEA
I HAVE A STATE LICENSE IN BACKFLOW PREVENTION AND I HAVE SEEN HOW THESE THINGS CAN FAIL AND MAKE PEOPLE SICK--DONT USE THEM:smash: THATS THE FINAL VERDICT:smash:

So, I take it you are not a fan of these devices;)

[Devine Plumbing]

DEVINE--ARE YOU CRAZY---INSTALL A WATER BACK UP??? YOUR STATE EPA BRANCH SHOULD HAVE BANNED THEM BY NOW--ALSO I CAN ALMOST GUARANTEE IF YOU CALL YOUR LOCAL WATER PURVEYOR, THEY WILL TELL YOU ABSOLUTELY NOT AND WILL TELL YOU YOU CAN BE FINED IF YOU INSTALL SUCH A HORRIBLE SYSTEM. EVEN IF YOU INSTALL A R.P. BACKFLOW,STILL POSSIBLE TO DRINK YOUR SUMP WATER--I DONT KNOW WHERE YOUR FROM BUT HERE IN OHIO I WOULD NEVER DRINK MY SUMP WATER.I DONT KNOW ANY PROFFESIONALS THAT WOULD PUT THAT HOME DEPOT CRAP IN A CUSTOMERS HOUSE.IF YOU WANT A SOLID DEPENDABLE SYSTEM, INSTALL A ZOELLER M53 PRIMARY DEWATERING SUMP PUMP WITH A ZOELLER 507 BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM--AND MAKE SURE YOU BUY THE ZOELLER AQUANOT BATTERY. MYSELF AND MY PARENTS HAVE THIS SYSTEM AND NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS IN 9 YEARS--AND YES STILL ORIGINAL BATTERY
PLEASE IF YOU READ THIS, DONT EVER EVER INSTALL A WATER BACKUP IT IS A VERY BAD IDEA
I HAVE A STATE LICENSE IN BACKFLOW PREVENTION AND I HAVE SEEN HOW THESE THINGS CAN FAIL AND MAKE PEOPLE SICK--DONT USE THEM:smash: THATS THE FINAL VERDICT:smash:

Thanks, I had never really thought about it. I kinda liked the Zoeller water-powered pump. I guess you're right. Bad idea all together.