Sump Upgrade Protects Seal Harbor, ME Basement

Challenge

A homeowner living in Seal Harbor, ME had been having some trouble with water entering their basement. After living with this problem for some time, this homeowner had had enough! They did some research online and decided to give TC Hafford Basement Systems! They received their free estimate and we got to work!

Solution

Once our installation crew arrived at the home they began work on the basement right away. To protect this home from the incoming moisture, we installed a SmartSump sump pump in the floor. This will take the moisture gathering on the floor and force it out of the home through a PVC discharge line. To keep this sump operational in any weather conditions, an UltraSump backup battery was attached to the SmartSump. This battery will give the SmartSump an extra 11,000 gallons worth of water-removal even after the home loses power before requiring a charge. This will keep the home safe from water damage during power outages.

To handle the airborne moisture, we then installed a SaniDry CX dehumidifier. This device will pull in the surrounding damp air and separate the moisture from it. The collected water is then passed to the sump to be removed from the home. Outside, we made two additions to the discharge line to further protect the home. We attached an IceGuard pipe segment and a LawnScape discharge port to the line. The IceGuard protects the sump from overflowing in the event of a blockage by allowing any trapped water to escape through holes in the sides of the pipe. The water finally exits through the LawnScape port, where it drains away harmlessly into the ground.

With their new upgrades to their basement, this homeowner will no longer need to live with damp basement conditions. The SaniDry and SmartSump will ensure any moisture entering this basement will cause no future problems.

Project Summary

Products: SmartSump, UltraSump, SaniDry CX, IceGuard, LawnScape

Sales Rep.: Peter Folsom

Foreman: Mike Keyser