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When you are installing a sump pump in a basement in conjunction with a drain tile situation or in some other kind of configuration, think about how you will successfully set up the system to benefit the homeowner and alleviate problems of space and use.
Every plumber needs to be aware of the technical aspects of a sump pump, including how to wire it into an electrical set up, and all of the various sizing and diagnostic elements. But there are also design issues around how to integrate this into the homeowners "basement set up", and some plumbers spend a lot of time talking about this side issue, as they realize it will affect how inhabitants use the home.
One aspect of these systems is that a lot of households would like them to be removed from view. A lot of basement have a separate "boiler room" or closet that houses drain age infrastructure as well as a furnace and other equipment. That's especially the case in "finished" basements where the living space is sharply differentiated from any maintenance oriented space. If the household your working and has this kind of set up, it's especially important to identify the spaces the you will need to install or renovate drainage systems.
If the House does not have its finished basement separated off from the rest of the basement, some of these issues get a little more challenging. Your professionals in conjunction with their clients may have to spend a lot more time discussing how to set up drainage installations like sump pumps in a way that does not negatively impact everyday use of the space.
Another solution is to have access panels where the pumps and other gear are closed off from an open room. You can talk to your clients about how to frame these out, or how to screen the area away from access by children. Access panels also have the benefit of providing a more aesthetic solution by hiding this kind of gear, to effect a cleaner living space in the basement.
In any case, you want to make sure that the area is safely secured against access by kids or others. It may be a good idea to provide a "fence" if the area is not conveniently illuminated, to prevent some unfortunate accidents. Again, discuss all of these things with clients and factor in all of their input before coming up with a comprehensive plan for your drainage gear, as well as anything else that will go into the maintenance space of a home's basement.
It's not unusual to come up against all kinds of situations where these tips can come in handy. When you're working on a lot of projects long-term, it's great to keep a portfolio of past work that you can show clients to help them come up with their own designs for keeping maintenance equipment out of a living area. Your customers will thank you for taking on this kind of consulting role and you will have a better reputation as someone who can do the necessary problem-solving on the job. Just take it from me: I've been out there a long time and have seen a lot of this go on with jobs where basement space really needs to be optimized. So don't go out without a plan when you're going to work on basement drainage systems.
Scott Rodgers is a plumber who has recently begun writing articles for both a plumbing and non-plumbing audience. To view more of plumbing articles, visit http://eLocalPlumbers.com
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