Pedestal Sump Pumps

Pedestal sump pumps are generally upright electric pumps. Just like other sump pumps, they are designed to prevent basements from becoming flooded and property being damaged. A sump pump placed in the lowest part of the basement can prevent flooding and other water damage by moving the water away from the property when it reaches a certain level.

Pedestal sump pumps are just one of a number of different types of pumps that can be used and they have the motor located a few feet above the pump. Even if you don’t live in an area prone to flooding, having a sump pump may still be a necessary investment as water builds up in the soil surrounding the basement and can leak in over time causing damage via mould and rot.

Choosing The Right Pedestal Sump Pumps

There are many different types of sump pumps with each performing a very similar job. One very popular type is pedestal sump pumps.

A pedestal pump does the same job as any other sump pump but the motor is situated above the pump and should not be allowed to get wet. A float sump pump system is used to tell the pump when to start. As the water level rises, so does the float and when the float reaches a certain height the pump is triggered and begins to move the water away from the basement or property being protected.

There are many different pedestal sump pumps on the market, with each varying in cost. So when choosing the right sump pump, you will need to consider several things such as:

• What size pump do you need
• What speed pump do you need
• How often will you need the pump to perform
• How far will the pump need to move the water

The answers to the questions above will help you to narrow down your search when looking for the right sump pump. Although cost should not be the only consideration, this will probably form a large part of the selection process.

Benefits Of Pedestal Sump Pumps

Pedestal sump pumps can be easier to maintain if a fault develops as the motor is located outside of the sump pit and can be accessed much more readily than a submersible pump where the pump and motor are both located in the sump pit.

Pedestal sump pumps have been found to last longer than its submersible counterpart as the water will eventually take its toll on the submersible motor and this can lead to malfunctioning of the unit.

If the float switch becomes faulty for any reason and needs to be replaced then this is also much easier on a pedestal pump, as the float switch is attached to the motor and again is easier to access and replace.

Pedestal sump pumps are generally the cheapest type of pumps available and they perform a more than adequate job of preventing flooding and water damage. One thing to note is that as the motor is outside of the sump pit, pedestal pumps tend to be noisier than the submersible pumps.