Water in the Basement? You Need a Pump

12/18/2017 (Permalink)

Water in the Basement? You Need a Pump

The rains have gone, but now you’ve got two feet of water in your commercial property’s basement. That’s okay; there’s a pump for that. More specifically, there are two main kinds of equipment that are usually appropriate for this mess: sump pumps and trash pumps.

Sump Pumps

A sump pump will generally come in one of two configurations:
Pedestal Pump
Submersible Pump

A pedestal pump has the motor on top, where it is more easily serviced, if somewhat more conspicuous. A submersible pump has the motor sealed inside. Submersible pumps can often handle a more variant load without clogging, but tend to have a shorter lifespan. Either type of pump can help rid you of flood water and will remove water quickly enough to reduce water damage.

Trash Pumps

Trash pumps are portable pumps that are specifically designed to pump large amounts of water. They’re capable of moving water that contains debris like mud and sludge, making them perfect for cellars that might work as outdoor storage only. Trash pumps are often more inexpensive than built-in sump pumps, and being portable gives them an advantage. However, a trash pump would be hard pressed to remove two feet of water from a reasonably sized basement in a hurry.

Make Sure You Have the Right Equipment

The proper equipment goes a long way. If you find that you’re in a bind insofar as getting rid of the standing water in your basement, a qualified professional in Johnson City, TN can do the job for you with no fuss. If you’ve got a serious volume of water in a large area, a truck mounted pump might be required. Water extractors like these are the best bet for that kind of water removal, as they pull a large volume quickly.

The amount of water damage you have will be proportionate to the speed with which the water is removed, so you may find that it’s worthwhile to call in a contractor who has the equipment you need, rather than relying on doing it yourself. Visit http://www.SERVPROwashingtoncountytn.com for more information on water damage.