Premier Sump Pump Systems
For
crawl spaces with the CleanSpace encapsulation system, the specially
designed SmartSump is the perfect match. To begin, the SmartSump's
airtight lid has been specifically shaped to pinch in the CleanSpace
liner for an airtight fit. Next, the same airtight floor drain found on
all Basement Systems sump pump systems is ready to drain water in the
event of an indoor plumbing leak. Along with a floor drain, an alarm that
senses water will sound if there is water flowing
down through the floor drain - alerting you that there is water leaking on top of your crawl space liner.
The Pump is only part of a sump pump system
Besides the pump itself, there are other elements of a good sump pump system that are very important.
The Sump Liner
Why should your pump clog in a muddy hole in the floor or sit in a 5-gallon bucket that doesn't hold a lot of water and will cause the pump to "short cycle" (go on and off very quickly). Instead, you should have a sturdy liner or housing for your sump pump.
Lifetime Warranty?
No pump manufacturer gives a lifetime warranty on their pumps - and there is a good reason why. A lifetime warranty doesn't make a pump better. Some irresponsible contractors will tell you there is a lifetime warranty on their pump - "free replacements forever" - to seduce you to buy their whole solution. This is irresponsible. Ask yourself, "How do I know when to call to get my free replacement?" The answer is - When the pump has failed, and your basement is flooded.
Air-Tight Sump Lid with a Floor Drain
The sump should have an air-tight lid to prevent water evaporation into your crawl space, to stop debris from falling in that can clog the pump or switch, and to quiet the system. Depending on the cover, it can also make the installation look good, too.
A Stand for the Pump and a Check Valve
A "CleanPump Stand" elevates the pump off the bottom of the sump liner, allowing sediment, mud, debris, or gravel that washes into the sump liner to settle to the bottom of the sump liner without clogging or otherwise affecting the pump. It also keeps the check valve and discharge pipe clean.