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Sump and Utility Pumps
Tackle flooding or overflow situations with BLACK+DECKER® sump pumps and utility pumps. Browse our collection with a variety of features, including tethers, vertical lift maximums, and output. Works with your battery-powered BLACK+DECKER® drill (sold separately).
FAQS:
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- A sump is a low space that collects any liquids, often water, to prevent flooding in a particular area. In residential settings, a sump is typically a pit or basin located in the basement or crawl space of a home. This pit collects water that accumulates from rain, groundwater, or plumbing leaks.
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- A utility pump is a versatile, portable pump designed for a variety of general water removal and transfer tasks. These pumps are not typically installed permanently but are used as needed for specific jobs. They can be submersible or non-submersible and are often used for tasks such as draining water from pools, hot tubs, flooded basements, or transferring water from one location to another.
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- A sump pump automatically activates when water in the sump pit reaches a certain level, pumping water out to a designated drainage area.
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- Benefits of Sump Pumps:
- 1. Flood Prevention: Protects basements and crawl spaces from flooding, which can cause extensive damage to property and belongings.
- 2. Foundation Protection: Helps prevent water from accumulating around the foundation, which can cause structural damage over time.
- 3. Protection: Provides homeowners with confidence that their property is protected from water damage, especially during heavy rains or storms.
- Benefits of Utility Pumps:
- 1. Versatility: Can be used for a wide range of tasks, from draining pools to removing water from flooded areas.
- 2. Portability: Easy to move and use in different locations as needed.
- 3. Ease of Use: Generally simple to operate, often requiring just a power source and a hose.
- 4. Quick Water Removal: Efficiently removes water, making them ideal for emergency situations like minor flooding.
- 5. Cost-Effective: Typically, less expensive than permanent pump installations.
FAQS:
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- A sump is a low space that collects any liquids, often water, to prevent flooding in a particular area. In residential settings, a sump is typically a pit or basin located in the basement or crawl space of a home. This pit collects water that accumulates from rain, groundwater, or plumbing leaks.
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- A utility pump is a versatile, portable pump designed for a variety of general water removal and transfer tasks. These pumps are not typically installed permanently but are used as needed for specific jobs. They can be submersible or non-submersible and are often used for tasks such as draining water from pools, hot tubs, flooded basements, or transferring water from one location to another.
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- A sump pump automatically activates when water in the sump pit reaches a certain level, pumping water out to a designated drainage area.
-
- Benefits of Sump Pumps:
- 1. Flood Prevention: Protects basements and crawl spaces from flooding, which can cause extensive damage to property and belongings.
- 2. Foundation Protection: Helps prevent water from accumulating around the foundation, which can cause structural damage over time.
- 3. Protection: Provides homeowners with confidence that their property is protected from water damage, especially during heavy rains or storms.
- Benefits of Utility Pumps:
- 1. Versatility: Can be used for a wide range of tasks, from draining pools to removing water from flooded areas.
- 2. Portability: Easy to move and use in different locations as needed.
- 3. Ease of Use: Generally simple to operate, often requiring just a power source and a hose.
- 4. Quick Water Removal: Efficiently removes water, making them ideal for emergency situations like minor flooding.
- 5. Cost-Effective: Typically, less expensive than permanent pump installations.