Sump Pump Float Switches Archives

Liquid Level Sensors for Leachate Tanks from SMD Fluid Controls

November 2, 2017

When rain falls over landfills, the water passes through the collected waste and becomes a hazardous liquid known as leachate. Left alone, this leachate will seep into the groundwater and contaminate nearby rivers, streams, and other bodies of water. That’s …

Float Switches for Effluent Pumps & Ejector Pumps

July 26, 2017

For many of us in the modern world, waste is something we flush and forget. We don’t need to know where it goes, or how to gets there. But for people who live with septic tanks or holding tanks instead …

Float Switches for Well Pumps

July 19, 2017

Wells have been an important part of the human infrastructure for thousands of years. Water is essential for everyday life, and wells make it possible to rely on a clean, ready source of fresh drinking water right beneath one’s feet. …

The Importance of Float Switches During Hurricane Season

June 9, 2017

Hurricane season is here on the East Coast, and from Florida to Maine it’s past time to prepare for the worst of what the season can offer. When hurricanes strike, flooding caused by heavy rain and wind is usually one …

How Sewage Pumps Work with Float Switches

January 10, 2017

When you flush your toilet, you probably don’t think about where the waste goes, or how it’s pumped into a sewage line. However, this is something that plays a huge role in your lifestyle each and every day. In homes …

How to Keep Your Sump Pump Running Smoothly

December 1, 2016

If you have a sump pump as a homeowner, you probably don’t think much about it. These pumps can usually be found in a basement sump basin, and are only used to pump water outside when water reaches a certain …

Make & Install Your Own Basement Sump Pump System

May 23, 2016

Sump pumps aren’t something that many people spend a lot of time thinking about, but the fact of the matter is they’re usually one of the most important appliances in the entire house. When water seeps into a home’s basement …

Faulty Float Switch Causes Sewage Spill in Georgia Town

May 5, 2016

Oconee County in Georgia has something of a sewage problem. At least, the residents of the town of Calls Creek would say so. Sewage lines in the region are often routed along creeks and rivers, because they flow downhill. This …

How to Replace Your Sump Pump Float Switch

November 24, 2015

If your sump pump does not turn on and off as it should, you may need to replace the float switch. A float switch can become broken because of debris or lack of proper maintenance. Before you replace the …

Home Septic Systems and the Importance of Septic Tank Alarms

August 10, 2015

About 25% of homeowners in the United States rely on a dedicated septic system for their home’s wastewater. A septic system is a delicate one, dependent on a series of biological and mechanical processes. Properly maintained septic systems rarely have …

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