Buying Tips and Problems (Pool Sump Pump)

Pool Sump Pump Buying Tips and Leakage Problems Of Pumps

Pool Sump pumps are really useful and essential in draining water and keeping your pool safe and free of molds and mildew during periods of heavy rainfall and other forms of storms. However, sump pumps are machines, and being that, there are likely to malfunction and stop working altogether, leaving you with the problem of a overflowing pool. There are quite a handful of reasons that cause sump pumps to leak. It could be because the pump itself is of inferior quality or that particular product isn’t made to deal with such extreme amounts of water. It could also be because the suction pipes are clogged by foreign material, and finally and more likely, it could be because of a power outage problem. Whatever the problem could be, it is advisable to find the leak quickly and get it patched.

The most effective solution to a leaky sump pump would be to replace it, however, sump pumps are quite expensive. It would be advisable, therefore, to try to find a way to fix it first, and quickly too, before subsequent consequences begin to follow. The most popular reasons why you might have a sump pump leakage are;

Pipes/Hoses Break:

When a leak occurs in the pipes and hoses, it is usually apparent and easy to see. Despite this, little leaks and breakage should be checked and repaired soon so as to prevent worse leakage situations, and it is advisable to change all pipes and hoses at any point that they seem to have worn out.

Hose clamps or Pipe joints:

Pipe joints and hose clamps could get loose or damaged and cause leakages. The hoses clamps can become obsolete from rust, while pipe joints can become loose at their openings or outrightly break from too much tension. Note that these are not definitely expected occurrences, but they happen due to the quality of the respective material. 

Pipe joints and hose clamps should be replaced as soon as it is noticed, as ignored leaks could develop into something worse.

Cracked Sump Pumps:

A sump pump can result from different causes, however, such a crack should be treated as important and fixed by a sump pump guides specialist as soon as possible. If your sump pump is leaking oil, then cracks can be the problem.

Luckily, in cases like this, instead of buying a new sump pump altogether, it is possible to replace the affected part(s) of the pump. However, to do this, the sump pump would have to be assessed first and foremost.

Problems with Sump Pit:

In some cases, your sump pump may fail in keeping water from overflowing out of the sump pit. In such a situation, it could be that your sump pump might not be capable of handling such volumes of water or that your sump pit might not be big enough. It could also mean that your house is experiencing more water underneath than usual. Whichever one it is,you need to either need to get a larger sump pump or build a bigger pit to keep your pool from overflowing.