What harm is all that water really doing to your basement? Actually, just a simple inch of water can be responsible for the deterioration of your basement, costing you thousands of dollars! Wood and furniture will begin to rot, plumbing issues can arise, even the foundation can be weakened. Not only that, but if the water is not removed within 24 hours, mold and mildew will start to form. This can be lethal to your home and your health. All these things are time-consuming, raise potential health risks, and cost you big bucks.

For individuals wishing to preserve and take care of their homes, sump pump installation is essential. As rain water, melted ice, and snow seep into the ground around your home, the earth becomes overloaded with moisture, generating pressure and causing water to find its way through concrete (a very porous material), cracks or holes in your basement walls and floor, resulting in flooding.

A submersible sump pump can take care of this problem below the ground level, before an overflow of excess water can accumulate all over the floor and cause damage to your basement.

With a properly prepared sump pit (a hole in your basement floor to collect drainage), a submersible sump pump will automatically remove floodwater before it rises to levels that can seriously damage the much needed integrity of your foundation.

Basically, two kinds of sump pumps exist...

The first are the upright models, or pedestal sump pumps. These are designed to rest on a platform above the water level. A suction pipe with a float switch goes into the flood area, kicking on the motor when water rises high enough, then water is pumped out through another line. These sump pumps typically are more affordable than submersible sump pumps, however they can be quite loud.

The other kind on the market is the submersible sump pump. The bottom of this unit goes directly into the sump pit. Submersible sump pumps generally last longer than pedestal sump pumps, as their motors are better protected from outside debris and condensation. They are typically safer, and much quieter, too. They are simply a better investment in the long run. They are also equipped with the floating switch system which automatically starts the machine when needed.

In short, a submersible sump pump purchase is well worth the investment, possibly saving you thousands of dollars in water damage repairs and countless hours of labor and stress to fix you basement!

Learn how to install a sump pump today to save your basement from water damage.

Little Giant 9E-CIM, 4/10 HP, 57 GPM - Manual Submersible Sump Effluent Pump, 15' power cord (509200)

Little Giant 9E-CIM, 4/10 HP, 57 GPM - Manual Submersible Sump Effluent Pump, 15' power cord (509200) Eliminator® Effluent Pumps - 9E Series The Eliminator submersible pumps from Little Giant are specifically engineered to handle the tough demanding tasks for effluent and wastewater transfer with high efficiency and long term dependability. The Eliminators include pumps for use in Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural applications with light to medium transfer demands. For dewatering, effluent waste, wastewater and handling where such materials must be moved upward from a collection area to sewer or septic lines, or drainage areas, the Eliminators are an ideal solution. Little Giant 9E-CIM, 4/10 HP, 57 GPM - Manual Submersible Sump Effluent Pump, 15' power cord (509200) Features: • Handles liquid and solid waste materials up to 3/4" diameter. • Cast iron pump housing with protective epoxy coating for corrosion and rust resistance. • Oil filled motor housing for lifetime lubrication and rapid heat dissipation. • Stainless steel screws, bolts, handle, and seal assembly. • Mechanical seals (stainless steel spring, nitrile parts, carbon and ceramic faces). • Thermal overload protection. • Manual operation. • 1-1/2" Discharge. Little Giant 9E-CIM, 4/10 HP, 57 GPM - Manual Submersible Sump Effluent Pump, 15' power cord (509200) Specification: • Horsepower 4/10 • Flow 57 GPM @ 5' of Head • Cord Length 15' • Shut Off 23 ft. • Voltage 115 • Hertz 60 • Amps 12.3 • Watts 1000 • Weight 27 lbs. • Height 9.2" • Width 6.8" • Length 9.6"

Little Giant ES33W1-10, 1/3 HP, 40 GPM @ 10' - Automatic Submersible Sump/Effluent Energy Saving Pump w/ Wide Angle Float Switch, 10' power cord (506424)

Little Giant 1/3 HP, 40 GPM @ 10' - Automatic Submersible Sump/Effluent Energy Saving Pump w/ Wide Angle Float Switch, 10' power cord (506424) 1/3 HP, Submersible Sump / Effluent Pump The ES33W1-10 pump from Little Giant is an energy-saving, high performance, fully submersible sump / effluent pump, designed for the professional plumbing contractor for use in residential and light commercial applications. Automatic operation is acheived with a piggyback wide angle remote float switch. The ES Series Pumps draw less energy while delivering greater pump flow and overall performance. Little Giant 1/3 HP, 40 GPM @ 10' - Automatic Submersible Sump/Effluent Energy Saving Pump w/ Wide Angle Float Switch, 10' power cord (506424) Specifications: • 1/3 HP, 115 Volt, 10' Power Cord • Powerful Permanent Split Capacitor (PSC) motor for high starting and running torque, with upper sleeve and lower ball bearings. • 3/8" solids handling capability • Mechanical shaft seal (stainless steel spring, nitrile parts, carbon and ceramic faces) assures maximum protection against pump failure. • Epoxy coated cast iron motor housing for corrosion and rust resistance. • Vortex style, engineered thermoplastic impeller • Oil-filled motor housing for lifetime bearing lubrication and maximum heat dissipation • 1 1/2" FNPT vertical discharge • Automatic operation with piggyback wide angle remote float switch operates pump in approximately 12" of water and shuts pump off in about 4" of water. Little Giant 1/3 HP, 40 GPM @ 10' - Automatic Submersible Sump/Effluent Energy Saving Pump w/ Wide Angle Float Switch, 10' power cord (506424) Features: • Horsepower 1/3 Features: • Flow 52 GPM @ 5' of Head • Cord Length 10' • Shut Off 20' • Voltage 115 • Hertz 60 • Amps 5 • Watts 475 • Weight 28 lbs. • Height 9.3" • Width 11.8" • Length 9.8"