What does the check valve do?

It stops water in the discharge pipe from flowing back into the pit when the pump shuts off. The drawing labels it a non-return valve, which is the same part.

Can I add a battery backup pump?

Yes! Add a second pump in ArcSite next to the primary and tie it into the same discharge line.

Can homeowners pay for the sump install in ArcSite?

Yes. Once the pit's in, the homeowner can pay right through ArcSite, no separate payment app or paper check required.

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Sump Pump Pit Detail Drawing

A working sump pump is what keeps a finished basement dry through spring rain and snowmelt. ArcSite's sump pump pit detail drawing shows everything in and around the pit, from the perimeter drain inlet to the discharge line leaving the house.

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This sump pump pit detail drawing includes:

Sealed sump pit set in the basement slab
Inlet from the perimeter drainage channel
Submersible pump with an integrated float switch
Check valve on the discharge line
High-water alarm
Discharge pipe through the foundation wall
Air gap above grade before the external drain
Footing, gravel, and damp-proofing at the wall

The air gap outside keeps a frozen or clogged drain from backing water up the discharge line and into the pit.

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Key Considerations When Installing a Sump Pump

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Put the check valve close to the pump and the alarm where the homeowner will hear it, since a pump that fails quietly floods the basement anyway. Draw the pit and discharge route in ArcSite, and your crew knows where the line exits the wall before they core the foundation.

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