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Flood-Prone Basement in New Vernon, NJ
After heavy rains, this basement got up to an inch of water in it. The homeowner had a sump pump, but it was not doing its job.
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Sump Pump Discharge Line in Mt. Vernon
The sump pump discharge line was extended with PVC piping to ensure that water stayed far away from the basement.
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Basement Line Clog Prevention
Quality 1st Basement Systems added an IceGuard anti-freeze system on the sump pump discharge line to prevent water from freezing and clogging the pipes.
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Powerful Sump Pump
The TripleSafe sump pump has three pumps and a battery back up to keep this basement from flooding.
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Basement and Foundation Flood Prevention
The IceGuard anti-freeze system will prevent water from freezing in the winter. Frozen discharge lines can cause flooding!
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Completed Installation
After installation, the PVC piping was covered up and hidden from view.