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Buyer's Guide: How to Pick the Perfect Primary Sump Pump. Expert advice on how to select the perfect primary sump pump. Sump Pumps Direct product experts provide information on what types of primary sump pumps are best for your water removal needs.

Primary Sump Pump

How To Pick The Perfect Primary Sump Pump

By Jim Owiecki
Product Expert
Sump Pumps Direct
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Primary Sump Pump

A Primary Sump Pump is Priority # 1.

No matter what you use your basement for, nobody wants water ruining it.

Water in your basement can cause costly damages to your property and to your health.

You primary sump pump, powered by AC power, is what keeps your home dry.

Without a primary pump, you’re in deep water, literally.


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Submersible Vs. Pedestal, Let's Make It Simple

The Advantages of Submersible Pumps

If you want a pump that's quiet, less likely to burn out, and can handle a high volume of water, this is the style of pump to buy.

Noise Level - The motor and impeller are underwater, these pumps aren’t as loud as a pedestal style pumps, that have their motor exposed above the sump pit.

Running Temperature – By having the motor below water, a submersible pump runs cooler especially during extended periods of use. Pedestal style pumps have no cooling fans, so their motor is cooled by the air around the pump, which is very ineffective during long run times.

Output & Solid Handling - Submersible sump pumps have higher outputs compared to Pedestal style sump pumps. They're also able to handle solids that may be present that would otherwise clog a Pedestal pump.



Pedestal - If you're using a sump pump in a non-traditional (less than 18" in diameter) application, there's no solids present in that water, and you don't mind the noise of a motor running, consider this type of pump.

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