Sump Pumps

Sump pumps are used to remove water that accumulates in a sump or pit. A sump or pit is needed when water accumulates below municipal sewer lines. Sump pits collect drainage water.

A sump pump removes water from the sump or pit and back to a sewer line or other location. Sump pumps generally come in two types, pedestal or submersible.

A pedestal style has its motor mounted above the sump, on top of the pump and outside of the pumped fluid. A submersible pump has its motor specialty sealed to prevent an electrical shortage, as it is totally submersed inside the liquid and down in the sump.