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What is a sump pump?
A submersible sump pump is an electric device installed in a sump basin below the floor. It pumps groundwater and rainwater that has accumulated to a suitable discharge location away from the house. Because sump pumps are electric, if there is a power outage the sump pump will stop working properly. This can be damaging if the power outage occurs due to a rain storm, leaving your basement susceptible to flooding. In this case it is important to have the availability of a battery backup sump pump system that will work even if your primary sump pump fails. Both are affordable; contact the professionals at Basement Solutions of New England, Inc. to learn what can be done to protect your home.

Basement Solutions of New England, Inc. installs and services a full line of Primary Sump Pumps from Little Giant, ProFlow, Metropolitan Industries (EmeSump/StormPro) to name a few. We also install and service a range of Battery Back Up Sump Pump Systems and Accessories throughout Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

All of our sump pumps are installed with a check valve on the water outlet pipe. This is important so water doesn't flow back in the sump when the pump shuts off. Water flowing back and forth can cause the pump to turn on and off more frequently than necessary and decrease the life of the pump.

To determine the “correct” size of the sump pump for your home, a number of factors are taken into consideration. For example, area of drainage connected to sump, depth to groundwater and depth of basement. When comparing sump pumps, we use the charts or graphs from the manufacturer that show the flow versus height of lift for both sizes. The flow is usually given in either gallons per minute or gallons per hour (multiply gpm by 60 to convert to gph). The height of lift is given in feet of vertical lift. In most installations a .3 hp Sump Pump should protect your home. We also install ½ hp and ¾ hp Sump Pumps if warranted.

A standard 15-amp, 110-volt, three-pronged grounded electrical outlet is sufficient to handle a sump pump. A sump pump is always in or near water, so for your own safety, the outlet should be protected by a ground fault interrupter (GFI).

While we may not be able to control the weather, taking preventive measures provides you, the homeowner, with the ability to positively influence the overall value of your home.

The TSW™ way: TSW™’s exclusive design provides the ultimate protection against flooded basements caused by sump pump failure.

No more switch failure from hang-ups: The state-of-the-art, water-sensing IntelliSwitch™ means there are no moving parts to hang up or get clogged, virtually eliminating the possibility of mechanical failure and assuring accurate turn-on and turn-off each time the pump runs.

No more clogs: Since the TSW™ is designed to be installed suspended from the basin cover; it is not near the gravel and debris that can collect at the bottom of the sump pit. The TSW™ is loaded with features normally found only in heavy-duty wastewater pumps used in rugged commercial and industrial applications.

Features include
Upper and Lower Ball Bearing Motor
• Quieter operation and longer service life for the motor

Dual Shaft Seals
• Greater protection against seal leaks that can result in motor failure.

Water Cooled Motor
• Non-corrosive construction and non oil-filled housing
• Low amp draw means reduced energy consumption

Powerful 1/3 HP PSC Motor
• Greater start and running torque
• 40 gallons per minute (GPM) at 10 feet of total dynamic head (TDH)

Clog Resistant
• Center suspended pump is away from gravel and debris commonly found at the bottom of a pit

Integral IntelliPlug™
• Pump run light, high water alarm light and horn included for easy pump status check

Auxiliary Power System (optional)
• Eliminates the need for installing a secondary pump