Comments on: Water Powered Backup Sump Pumps http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/616/episode-85-water-powered-backup-sump-pumps/ The Handyguys are two avid DIYers sharing their experiences working around the house. Our weekly video and audio podcasts feature answers to your questions, head-to-head tool tests and other DIY and home improvement topics. If you have a question regarding your home, let us know using the contact tab on our site or call us at (818) 804-8665. We respond to all questions and may use your question on-the-air in a future broadcast. We look forward to answering your questions and helping you around the home! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:02:29 +0000 hourly 1 By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/616/episode-85-water-powered-backup-sump-pumps/#comment-19473 The Handyguys Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:29:41 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=616#comment-19473 It could be many things. First I would determine the check valve hasn't failed. It could be many things. First I would determine the check valve hasn’t failed.

]]> By: Ted Workman http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/616/episode-85-water-powered-backup-sump-pumps/#comment-19413 Ted Workman Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:06:55 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=616#comment-19413 We have a water back up sump pump, but all of a sudden it is pumping the water back into the pit instead of out. what is happening We have a water back up sump pump, but all of a sudden it is pumping the water back into the pit instead of out. what is happening

]]> By: Handyguy Paul http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/616/episode-85-water-powered-backup-sump-pumps/#comment-14860 Handyguy Paul Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:56:42 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=616#comment-14860 Great tip. Thanks for the information! Great tip. Thanks for the information!

]]> By: Paul Maysura http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/616/episode-85-water-powered-backup-sump-pumps/#comment-14855 Paul Maysura Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:10:58 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=616#comment-14855 Great information. I will definitely share this information with others. I just wanted to provide a little clarification about your statement regarding removal of stinky carpets that result from failed sump pumps. As a restoration contractor working with insurance companies I have to tell you that it is currently not industry protocal to remove carpet after a sump pump failure; unless the water has been sitting in the basement for 3 or more days. Insurance companies require the removal of the carpet pad, if present, but the industry standard is to clean the carpet and replace the pad. If a homeowner removes their carpet after a sump pump loss, it might not be covered by your insurance carrier. Industry studies show that the carpet can be properly cleaned. Great information. I will definitely share this information with others. I just wanted to provide a little clarification about your statement regarding removal of stinky carpets that result from failed sump pumps. As a restoration contractor working with insurance companies I have to tell you that it is currently not industry protocal to remove carpet after a sump pump failure; unless the water has been sitting in the basement for 3 or more days. Insurance companies require the removal of the carpet pad, if present, but the industry standard is to clean the carpet and replace the pad. If a homeowner removes their carpet after a sump pump loss, it might not be covered by your insurance carrier. Industry studies show that the carpet can be properly cleaned.

]]> By: Hurricane Preparedness http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/616/episode-85-water-powered-backup-sump-pumps/#comment-2801 Hurricane Preparedness Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:00:02 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=616#comment-2801 [...] 10 Essential Tools, Duct tape and a ContestEpisode #86 - DIY Drama, Old Tractors and New CountersEpisode #85 - Water powered backup sump pumpsEpisode #84 - Cabinet Veneer and Fireplace ConversionsEpisode #83 - phased remodeling, vinyl siding [...] [...] 10 Essential Tools, Duct tape and a ContestEpisode #86 – DIY Drama, Old Tractors and New CountersEpisode #85 – Water powered backup sump pumpsEpisode #84 – Cabinet Veneer and Fireplace ConversionsEpisode #83 – phased remodeling, vinyl siding [...]

]]> By: Sumppumpbackup.org http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/616/episode-85-water-powered-backup-sump-pumps/#comment-1961 Sumppumpbackup.org Fri, 23 Jul 2010 22:05:21 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=616#comment-1961 That was very nice to give the listner a base pump. I actually learned something today! Thanks for the related shows To... That was very nice to give the listner a base pump. I actually learned something today! Thanks for the related shows To…

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]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/616/episode-85-water-powered-backup-sump-pumps/#comment-793 The Handyguys Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:00:12 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=616#comment-793 Good idea Good idea

]]> By: 1800ceiling http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/616/episode-85-water-powered-backup-sump-pumps/#comment-792 1800ceiling Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:55:17 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=616#comment-792 Truly it’s a great blog.I had water in my basement due to a failed sump pump, which resulted in damage of my ceiling in the basement. I think I need this Water powered backup sump pumps for my home. I will look forward to purchase it in the near future. Truly it’s a great blog.I had water in my basement due to a failed sump pump, which resulted in damage of my ceiling in the basement. I think I need this Water powered backup sump pumps for my home. I will look forward to purchase it in the near future.

]]> By: uberVU - social comments http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/616/episode-85-water-powered-backup-sump-pumps/#comment-756 uberVU - social comments Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:30:40 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=616#comment-756 <strong>Social comments and analytics for this post...</strong> This post was mentioned on Twitter by Handyguys: New Podcast: Episode #85 - Water powered backup sump pumps http://bit.ly/77MNl... Social comments and analytics for this post…

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]]> By: The Handyguys http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/616/episode-85-water-powered-backup-sump-pumps/#comment-750 The Handyguys Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:19:18 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=616#comment-750 Thanks DaniG - feel free to drop us a line if you have any particular topics you would like to see covered. Thanks DaniG – feel free to drop us a line if you have any particular topics you would like to see covered.

]]> By: DaniG http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/616/episode-85-water-powered-backup-sump-pumps/#comment-749 DaniG Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:16:38 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=616#comment-749 Great blog. Hubby and I were landlords for many years. Oh how we could have used this site then! We still can use this site - but probably won't need it hourly! lol Also, thanks for listing me as a friend on Blog Catalog. You have a good thing going here. Great blog. Hubby and I were landlords for many years. Oh how we could have used this site then! We still can use this site – but probably won’t need it hourly! lol
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]]> By: MAS1916 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/616/episode-85-water-powered-backup-sump-pumps/#comment-739 MAS1916 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:25:15 +0000 http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/?p=616#comment-739 Great Stuff! Thanks for the post.. Was just cruising through the blog list. I'll be back! MAS Great Stuff! Thanks for the post.. Was just cruising through the blog list. I’ll be back!

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