Use a shop vac or sponge to remove any standing water from the sump pump basin. This step prevents ... Consider installing a weatherproof cover if your sump pump doesn’t have one.

A bucket or sump pump basin with a drain plug Waterproof insulation or heating cable PVC pipe or hose insulation Screwdriver A sump pump cover (optional but recommended) Shop vac or sponge for ...

It’s installed in or near a sump basin beneath your home’s foundation — either underwater or above the water line. If you live in a flood-prone area, consider factoring a sump pump into the ...

Sump pumps sit inside sump pits, which are fiberglass or plastic basins installed in holes dug at the lowest point of an area where water is most likely to accumulate. Sump pumps are generally ...

Inspect all connections for leaks, then go ahead and close the basin with its lid. Step 6: Cover the area around the sump pump with concrete. The very last thing to do is fill in the hole ...