Maintenance Treating Iron Ochre in Sump Pump Pits Iron Ochre Covered Pump Iron eating bacteria or the “red stuff in your sump pit” is caused by bacteria in the soil that feeds on iron and magnesium. To keep your sump pump working, float switch clean and basement drainage system free of the iron ochre, is […]

What to Do If Your Sump Pump Fails From a Power Outage

Maintenance What to Do If Your Sump Pump Fails From a Power Outage When a power outage strikes, a backup sump pump is essential. A backup pump will not only function when power is lost but also activate if your primary pump cannot keep up with the volume. This is very important in , where […]