How Do You Diagnose Sump Pump Problems?
Sump pumps usually purr along for years without a glitch. When problems do occur, you can generally identify and repair them easily if you know what to look for (see chart). The following steps describe how to handle the two most common problems. Install or replace a check valve Step 1 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/ehows/steps/books/189_a1.jpg’); }); To add a check valve to a line that doesn’t have one, purchase a valve no smaller in diameter than the existing drain pipe and any required couplings or adapters. Use a hacksaw or pipe cutter to cut out a section of pipe to accommodate them. Deburr the cut edges with a metal file or utility knife. Go to step 3. Step 2 To remove a check valve secured with a flexible coupling or adapter, loosen the steel strap with a flathead screwdriver and twist it off. If it is welded or glued together, cut the pipe with a hacksaw. If the valve was incorrectly installe
