{"title":"Sump Pumps","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs its name suggests, a \u003cstrong\u003esubmersible pump\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003esump pump\u003c\/strong\u003e, is installed beneath the water to drain water away from your home or to circulate water through your pond or fountain. Many home sump pumps use centrifugal force to move water through a spinning impeller that sends water away from the home. Whether or not a sump pump is right for your basement depends on your location. Sump pumps are especially beneficial if you live in a flood zone or an area with heavy rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently asked questions: How do sump pumps work? Are sump pumps necessary? Where does sump pump water go?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit our blog for the full list of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/blogs\/blog\/what-is-a-sump-pump-and-how-does-it-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFAQs about sump pumps\u003c\/a\u003e and answers to these questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e2T2GMUAEk4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Basement Sump Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sump pump protects your home from flooding during a storm. Cracks in the foundation of your home allow water to seep in and ruin your personal belongings. The sump pump collects the water and drains it away from your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use a basement sump pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Crawl space and basement flood prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Moving groundwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Draining pools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Small excavations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Bailing and other flooding emergencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen not to use a basement sump pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• With flammable liquids (e.g. gasoline, oil etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• With corrosive liquids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• With raw sewage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• With applications where the pump could run dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• With water laden with sand, gravel, and straw\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• With an extension cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow a sump pump works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA sump pump rests under the water in a \u003cstrong\u003esump pit\u003c\/strong\u003e dug at the lowest point of your home, often in a basement or crawlspace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eliner\u003c\/strong\u003e holds the sump pump in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epressure sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e activates the pump when water fills the pit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/products\/little-giant-153537-float-switch-assembly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e Float valve\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003efloat switch\u003c\/strong\u003e flushes the water away from the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.freshwatersystems.com\/collections\/search-results?q=check+valve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e check valve\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e prevents water from flowing back into the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to know if your sump pump works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePour a few buckets of water into the sump pit. If the float switch activates and the water drains, then your pump is functioning properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubmersible Pond and Fountain Pumps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA submersible pond pump feeds water to the pump through filters that clean it and send it back to your garden. These sump pumps are designed with strong motors capable of handling large solids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fountain sump pump circulates water through your garden features for beautiful waterfalls and spraying fountains. This pump keeps water moving, which keeps insects from nesting in your fountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of Submersible Pumps for Water Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Designed to be submerged in water, making them easy to hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Quiet for a peaceful atmosphere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Provide consistent water flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e• Capable of draining your pond when necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestions to ask when selecting the right submersible pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much horsepower do you need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorsepower determines the rate at which water flows from your pump. If your flooding is minor, you may need a less powerful motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat float type do you need? Vertical or tethered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003evertical float switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is the preferred type of switch because it has a very limited range of motion, meaning there is less chance of it getting stuck and not activating the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etethered float switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most common in a submersible pump. The float switch is attached to the pump and floats on the water. As the water rises, the float lifts to turn on the pump. Tethered float switches occasionally stick to the pump or the inside wall of the sump basin. This prevents the float from activating the pump, which could result in some flooding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"titan-basement-submersible-sump-pump-1-3-hp-vertical-float","title":"Titan Basement Submersible Sump Pump 1\/3 HP - Vertical Float","description":"The \u003cb\u003eTitan DSB250V\u003c\/b\u003e Home and Basement Submersible Sump Pump is designed for quick and simple installation, easy maintenance and smooth operation. \u003cb\u003eSince 1932 Titan Sump Pumps has one of the lowest failure rates .\u003c\/b\u003e The DSB250V has a vertical float switch that controls the 1\/3 HP pump which operates at a flow rate of 53.3GPM.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAdditional Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum die-casting and engineered thermoplastic for impact and corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel hardware for long lasting durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreened top inlet prevents pieces of debris larger than the pump can handle from entering and damaging the impeller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoplastic vortex impeller designed for high lift and flow capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon \/ ceramic mechanical seals and lip seals to ensure positive protection from water and oil leakage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper and lower NSK ball bearings for improved pump performance and extended operating life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiggyback tethered float switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-1\/2\" or 1-1\/4\" NPT discharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 foot power cord with 3-prong adapter, plugs into a wall outlet for simple solder-less wiring connection of the home and basement sump pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Year Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo compare The Titan home and basement sump pump to the Zoeller 49, Little Giant ES33, and other submersible sump pumps see the main Sump Pump category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  Comparable to other basement and home sump pumps such as Myers S33, Zoeller M53, StormPro BA-33M, Basement Watchdog BW1033, Wayne SPF33, Superior Pump 92341, Wayne CDU790, Superior Pump 92352, Superior Pump 92372, Little Giant SC33S, Little Giant SP33V\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"DURO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45445084053655,"sku":"DSB250V","price":303.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1440\/9879\/files\/katnte8lkrok7kxasj34.jpg?v=1785244211"},{"product_id":"titan-basement-submersible-sump-pump-1-2-hp-tethered-float","title":"Titan Basement Submersible Sump Pump 1\/2 HP - Tethered Float","description":"The \u003cb\u003eTitan DSB370\u003c\/b\u003e Home and Basement Submersible Sump Pump is designed for quick and simple installation, easy maintenance and smooth operation. \u003cb\u003eSince 1932 Titan Sump Pumps has one of the lowest failure rates \u003c\/b\u003e. The DSB370 has a piggyback tethered float switch that controls the 1\/2 HP pump which operates at a flow rate of 55.8GPM.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAdditional Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum die-casting and engineered thermoplastic for impact and corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel hardware for long lasting durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreened top inlet prevents pieces of debris larger than the pump can handle from entering and damaging the impeller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoplastic vortex impeller designed for high lift and flow capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon \/ ceramic mechanical seals and lip seals to ensure positive protection from water and oil leakage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper and lower NSK ball bearings for improved pump performance and extended operating life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiggyback tethered float switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-1\/2\" or 1-1\/4\" NPT discharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 foot power cord with 3-prong adapter, plugs into a wall outlet for simple solder-less wiring connection for your basement home sump pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Year Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo compare The Titan home and basement sump pump to the Zoeller 49, Little Giant ES33, and other submersible sump pumps see the main Sump Pump category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"DURO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45445084086423,"sku":"DSB370","price":233.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1440\/9879\/files\/gpyk80zkxpg62fcfvdhz.jpg?v=1785245310"},{"product_id":"titan-basement-submersible-sump-pump-1-3-hp-tethered-float","title":"Titan Basement Submersible Sump Pump 1\/3 HP - Tethered Float","description":"The \u003cb\u003eTitan DSB250\u003c\/b\u003e Submersible Sump Pump is designed for your home and or basement and offers quick and simple installation, easy maintenance and smooth operation. \u003cb\u003eSince 1932 Titan Sump Pumps has one of the lowest failure rates \u003c\/b\u003e.The DSB250 has a piggyback tethered float switch that controls the 1\/3 HP pump which operates at a flow rate of 53.3GPM.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum die-casting and engineered thermoplastic for impact and corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel hardware for long lasting durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreened top inlet prevents pieces of debris larger than the pump can handle from entering and damaging the impeller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThermoplastic vortex impeller designed for high lift and flow capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon \/ ceramic mechanical seals and lip seals to ensure positive protection from water and oil leakage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpper and lower NSK ball bearings for improved pump performance and extended operating life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiggyback tethered float switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1-1\/2\" or 1-1\/4\" NPT discharge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 foot power cord with 3-prong adapter, plugs into a wall outlet for simple solder-less wiring connection in your home or basement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Year Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo compare The Titan home and basement sump pump to the Zoeller 49, Little Giant ES33, and other submersible sump pumps see the main Sump Pump category.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cb\u003eNOTE: Comparable to other home and basement sump pumps such as the Myers S33, Wayne RSP130, Simer 12558, Little Giant SC33T, Little Giant SP33T, Simer 3996, Superior Pump 92330 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"DURO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45445084119191,"sku":"DSB250","price":264.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/1440\/9879\/files\/qn12ohpu9ngop9x6verl.jpg?v=1785246177"},{"product_id":"titan-basement-submersible-sump-pump-1-2-hp-vertical-float","title":"Titan Basement Submersible Sump Pump 1\/2 HP - Vertical Float","description":"The \u003cb\u003eTitan DSB370V\u003c\/b\u003e Home and Basement Submersible Sump Pump is designed for quick and simple installation, easy maintenance and smooth operation. \u003cb\u003eSince 1932, Titan Sump Pumps have one of the lowest failure rates\u003c\/b\u003e. 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