Pumping Water From Your Basement

2/11/2020 (Permalink)

A basement flood that covers a large area requires a submersible pump

Dealing with water damage in your home in Pompano Beach, FL  can be a traumatic experience. A basement flood can be especially difficult to deal with. Since basements are underground, you need to wait until the outside water source has subsided before removing the water.

Water Damage Repair

If the water is an inch or less deep and is only in a small area of the basement, it’s possible that you may be able to use a wet/dry vacuum to take care of the problem. Since the typical tank is only 4 or 5 gallons, it would be too much work to continually empty the tank in a large area.
A basement flood that covers a large area requires a submersible pump. This pump sits inside a waterproof covering and has a fitting that can be connected to a sump hose. A generator and extension cord are required to run the pump.

How to Set Up the Pump

Fasten extension cord to the cord on the pump before taking it to the basement.
Make sure no water can reach the connection by securing it. This can be done by looping cords around a ceiling attachment so that it can’t get wet.
Connect the sump hose to pump fitting and secure a nylon rope to the pump’s top area.
Direct the hose end so that the water will be able to drain into a storm sewer or gutter.

How to Pump the Water Out

Using a rope, carefully move the pump to the basement.
Start the generator by plugging the extension cord into it.
You can move the pump to different flooded areas to ensure that all water is removed.

Drying the Area

Carpeting and drywall should be replaced so that mold doesn’t have a chance to grow. A dehumidifier is a good idea to help dry the area quicker.
For any basement flood, It’s important to contact your insurance agent as soon as possible to check on your insurance coverage.