8 inches of water in flooded basement , zoeller pump

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  • call for water in basement,found bad switch on zoeller pump,best to change it out with new pump,,,4 year old pump

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  • @bobwhammer4237
    @bobwhammer4237 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    One of the best reality shows on TH-cam

  • @Straycurrent
    @Straycurrent 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    An interesting video for those of us who live in the desert and are unfamiliar with basements, sump pumps, etc. Here in the desert, basements are rare and pumps even more rare. Thanks for all the good footage.

  • @rockyethridge7272
    @rockyethridge7272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My great grandfather worked at Zoeller. I'm 3 minutes away from the factory. Small world. Great Video 👍

  • @charlestatakis9363
    @charlestatakis9363 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video. I've been doing this sort of thing at our house for 35 years and it's good fun to see you do them and talk to yourself as I do. We have a major ground water problem and although Zoeller is the best, most durable, to move enough water we've switched to Wayne 3/4 HP which pumps twice as much at a 1/2 HP Zoeller at 20 ft water column. If I were a contractor I'd use Zoeller though as it's more dependable. If one gets 2 years with a sump pump, it's fortunate.

    • @Omnip073n77
      @Omnip073n77 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I just switched from an old 1/3 HP Liberty to a Wayne 3/4 HP. This thing practically teleports the water out of the sump and is very quiet too!
      It did get overwhelmed though by a 5 inch rainstorm (2 inches earlier in the day), but it was actually a gripper for our rough-in plumbing popped out and was geysering water from the overloaded sewer system. The basement filled up 4 ft, but once the sewer system stopped, this pump drained our 700 sq ft basement in about 2 hours.

    • @charlestatakis9363
      @charlestatakis9363 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Omnip073n77 OMG that sounds terrible. I have a test plug in one of our cleanouts too and I never want to consider that possibility. This Spring I am going to clean up the pipe threads with a rotary brush and screw in a solid plug. The Wayne and Zoeller pumps are solid and dependable. There are others but I really trust those two brands. Liberty and others are supposedly great too but I've never used them and the specifications of Wayne pumps are tops. I can pump over 140 GPM with three 3/4 hp Wayne sump pumps and yet that is just barely enough. These storms lately have been intense and difficult.

  • @chipsciend5456
    @chipsciend5456 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    @ 3:38 "I'll be back tomorrow, when the tide goes out" Haha good one Steve

  • @natemedlin8171
    @natemedlin8171 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    We have the same vintage A.O. SMITH water heater (natural gas) still runs awesome! No issues. oldy but a goody.

  • @davidharmon8073
    @davidharmon8073 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Steven. Hard working man.next level.

  • @RobHVAC
    @RobHVAC 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Nice job Steve. Those Zoller pumps always fail at the switch.

    • @stevenlavimoniere
      @stevenlavimoniere  10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      most do ,,,,,.they are good pumps

    • @est08301967
      @est08301967 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah and you can install a new switch. You can completely rebuild those if you have to . Parts are readily available. No need to buy another pump. I've never had a problem with a zoeller pump. Last for years.

    • @shanepost5595
      @shanepost5595 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Zoller makes a pump in comparison to that! The M96

  • @nicholasceea4109
    @nicholasceea4109 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice work. Good thing she didn't have a bunch of stuff stored in the basement.

    • @stevenlavimoniere
      @stevenlavimoniere  9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nicholas CeeA the basement was clear for sure

  • @UDX-340
    @UDX-340 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent work, was fun to watch..

  • @dklucas1
    @dklucas1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yeah propane is explosive big time,December 27th,1983 in Buffalo,NY an illegal 500 lb propane tank slipped off a forklift and broke the valve,the building filled with gas and found an ignition source,the blast leveled the 4 story building that it was housed in and the blast caused a lot of damages to homes,it was a big mess then,i was a freshman in high school back then.

    • @stevenlavimoniere
      @stevenlavimoniere  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dklucas1 i am always a little leary of propane .i know its extremly explosive ,a lot more so then natural gas ..

    • @dm7097
      @dm7097 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dklucas1 what high school did you go to? I went to McKinley. I remember that explosion, terrible thing!

    • @dklucas1
      @dklucas1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I was a freshman at sweet home high school

    • @RMRockstar
      @RMRockstar 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      My mom was the float nurse in the burn unit at Sheehan Hospital that night. 35 years later it' still gives her nightmares. She said they heard it happen and knew it would be bad.

  • @pleasureme2
    @pleasureme2 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow there was a lot of water in the basement. Glad to see there wasn’t anything stored down there.

  • @ESDI80
    @ESDI80 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I remember as a little kid growing up in Illinois my Dad having to replace the switch on our basement sump pump. The laundry drained into the sump and the waste was pumped into the septic system. When the switch failed there was a small flood that occurred when the washing machine was in use.

    • @stevenlavimoniere
      @stevenlavimoniere  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      i do not play with switches i just change out the hole pump .. i have a few swithces in my truck .if the pump is only a year old them maybe i will do the switch this one was 4 years old

    • @ESDI80
      @ESDI80 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Makes sense to change the entire pump. Being the pump was 4 yours old, you'd replace the switch and next month the motor goes bad. ;-)

    • @fett327
      @fett327 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I dont get it. A new pump costs $400 and a new switch is a tenth that price. Why not repair the thing and buy a backup pump and alarm with the cost savings. Even if the motor is only good for another couple years, youre coming out ahead.

  • @davida1hiwaaynet
    @davida1hiwaaynet 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good job. Hopefully your customer will check her basement periodically in case this happens again! Maybe sell her a warning alarm system for future high level events!

  • @dougschmidt5132
    @dougschmidt5132 ปีที่แล้ว

    try taking that old zoeller pump , put it in a 5 gal bucket of 1:4 CLR - water for about 3 days and retry. I do this with all my pumps especially if its a sticky float issue.

  • @Appalachianitis
    @Appalachianitis 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My third grader watches these for fun. HE IS SO INTO IT.

  • @neilbrookins8428
    @neilbrookins8428 9 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Why didn't you install a new water alarm? You can get one at Home Depot for $9.97 so its not expensive at all. I have an alarm on my sump pit with the sensor just above the "on" level of the pump. That way, when the pump fails I get an alarm right away -- long before the water rises to the floor level. It gives me enough advance warning that I can repair the pump before the water reaches the floor level.

    • @1973ktully
      @1973ktully 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a good idea. I just ordered one for my sump pump.

    • @vasquezmarcos01
      @vasquezmarcos01 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Neil Brookins is there such thing?need one of those our pump gets stuck sometimes when I'm at work and the basement gets a lot of water

    • @trangofast9692
      @trangofast9692 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      pointless

    • @donaldlee9992
      @donaldlee9992 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@trangofast9692 - actually if you go to the Zoeller's classroom videos on youtube, they explain in one of their on-campus classes that best practice is to use a larger pit so that the pump cycles less often, but pumps more water per cycle, to increase life expectancy. This is accomplished by tying the built-in float permanently in the "on" position and then using a separate on/off float switch to turn on and off the pump (or purchase a pump with no built-in float). You plug the pump into the on/off switch power cord, then that power cord into the wall receptacle. This way you could also keep the pump completely submerged under water at all times, which also increases life expectancy even more.
      I do agree with you that even if you don't take these extra steps, the Zoeller will still last a super long time.

    • @redSectorA
      @redSectorA 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@trangofast9692 My first thought was this was a good idea and now I read your comment. I am afraid one word replies radiate more heat than light- would you mind giving a brief explanation to help me make an informed decision? Thanks

  • @dwight.bennett
    @dwight.bennett 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Glad to see you have a GFCI cord, it guarantees the protection regardless of the customer's wiring.
    What's the average age of sump pump that fails? 4 years wasn't long!

    • @stevenlavimoniere
      @stevenlavimoniere  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      i would say if the ger 6 to 8 years that not so bad usally there is no date of install when i replace a pump ,but i do change out a lot of them

  • @dm7097
    @dm7097 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That check valve is up way to high! I always put them right above the floor. Excessive amount of water will fill up the pit prematurely, and put undo stress on the switch. *just my 2 cents

    • @siskens470
      @siskens470 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. That pump has to work way harder than it needs to.

  • @DIYManiacJohnP
    @DIYManiacJohnP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been told by the pump manufacturer, that even though the pump itself has an anti air-lock weep hole. They still want you drilling one in the raiser

    • @dougschmidt5132
      @dougschmidt5132 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes because the one on the pump rusts shut very quickly

  • @armymobilityofficer9099
    @armymobilityofficer9099 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hand saw? That Steve Lav is a hard working man mama.

  • @heavydiesel
    @heavydiesel 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good thing you had some spare pipe! Nice work Steven!

    • @stevenlavimoniere
      @stevenlavimoniere  10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i always have spare pipe .. that old stuff didn't want to come off for nothing o well we just replace it is all

  • @jaredprunty5355
    @jaredprunty5355 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice job installing the zoeller pump

  • @mjg263
    @mjg263 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The check valve on that pump is way too high, should be just above the pump so it doesn't drain the whole column of water back down into the pit when pump shuts off. Can't fix 'em all though, as long as it's working!

  • @chrisstaley5660
    @chrisstaley5660 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I replace my pump today! You're awesome! New subscriber!

  • @TandNServices
    @TandNServices 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    You should have got the raft out and floated to the pump

    • @stevenlavimoniere
      @stevenlavimoniere  10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      lol it was like a pond for sure

    • @MIW_Renegade
      @MIW_Renegade 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      T&N Services LLC. I would have done that

    • @RandallFlaggNY
      @RandallFlaggNY 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How about build an Ark?

  • @theamerican7131
    @theamerican7131 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoyed the video. That was a lot of water on her floor.!

  • @hercorock123
    @hercorock123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Liberty pumps makes a nice high water alarm with battery back up and sends signal to your smartphone

  • @mini_worx
    @mini_worx 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Steve, can I ask why you didn't install a new check valve? Not knowing old the original one is, wouldn't it make sense to replace it for the homeowners' piece of mind?
    I mean, the part is $14 at the big box stores. I'm sure you could had charged $30-$55 for the part/install and the customer would have been fine.

  • @blake8297
    @blake8297 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, you had me rolling when you were trying to get that pipe off... Cuts to the next scene, "well, I got a new pipe, that one had a hole drilled in it and you dont need that." Aka, you broke the pipe...

  • @jacksondavis8624
    @jacksondavis8624 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The pump didn’t needed to be replaced you float was just stuck and possibly needed to be replaced. It would also be a good idea for an alarm to be added to.

  • @adamd6835
    @adamd6835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've installed a few hundred zollers and they all say drill a weep hole on the box. I've seen a dozen or so fail due to vapor lock due to no weep hole. Tisk tisk tisk.

    • @rskalisky
      @rskalisky 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Don't pull a muscle patting yourself on the back.

  • @siskens470
    @siskens470 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am pretty sure code states that the furnace/boiler and water heater have to be tossed if water infiltrated the interior of the units. Why people don't have a water sensor is beyond me. You can have one monitored by an alarm company or just a local one that beeps for about $20. That float may have been faulty. It may be worth getting pumps with internal floats. People really should maintain their pits annually.

  • @Fireship1
    @Fireship1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good thing her gas valve didn't go under too on that water heater. She got lucky. Good job Steve.
    - Jack

    • @stevenlavimoniere
      @stevenlavimoniere  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fireship1 the boiler and water heater were fine ...ther both were up on blocks . just above the water line lol

    • @eddyvideostar
      @eddyvideostar 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      steven lavimoniere Wow! The hot water heater and the boiler were spared? This is a miracle, for I believed that the water was so high that at least the thermocouple would be affected.

  • @_JoeMomma
    @_JoeMomma 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love your accent made this video great

    • @larryhall3743
      @larryhall3743 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought I was listening to Denzel Washington.

  • @loadi2865
    @loadi2865 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    that's some fine work there son...you know what your doing....enjoyed your vid..

  • @Sandbag1300
    @Sandbag1300 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve, any reason why you did not put two pumps, at different levels, in that basin and use higher horsepower pumps given the pumping distance? It has been six years, maybe you can call her and recommend the two pump system before this pump fails.

  • @RTerrence
    @RTerrence 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Steve what size pipe wrench did you use? 10" or bigger? Thx

  • @bouchee2007
    @bouchee2007 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i hated dealing with the public when i was still in the trade. nothing worse than customer who wont shut up or leave you alone to work

  • @aidanstevens5345
    @aidanstevens5345 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude do you just have spare Zoellers layin’ around?

  • @hitupatel5448
    @hitupatel5448 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You didn’t drill a 1/4” or bigger hole at the base of the pump. You need that hole to clear out the debris that accumulates at the base.

  • @davidmoran5431
    @davidmoran5431 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    No connected w Zoeller, but I just got four estimates from four different plumbers over eastern Mass., no restrictions, give me the most reliable thing you know and install, and each one went w Zoeller, and not only the 98. I even asked one about alternatives or superior competition and he said essentially meh, not his experience.
    Of course it is true you need only one to fail and you have a vivid memory and something to post; see Amazon for each manufacturer....

  • @chillrasta12
    @chillrasta12 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much did you charge to fix this whole thing?

  • @executiveflooring
    @executiveflooring 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How would you handle a pump where the discharge pipe flows back towards a pump, where there is a chance of freezing like in MA?

    • @stevenlavimoniere
      @stevenlavimoniere  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ray Mansfield i would put a check at pump and just dump it out side so it can not freeze.

  • @JohnDoe-xl1qs
    @JohnDoe-xl1qs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Curious,.. how much was the cost for this job...

  • @jeffclark5206
    @jeffclark5206 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    There should be an inline check valve right at the pump and then another above the well. Too much water is backflowing into that pit when the pump runs.

  • @user-hf5bk2wu4i
    @user-hf5bk2wu4i 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I hate sump pumps ! When I have to install one in a new home, I install two of them with an alternating controller.

  • @jeffm2787
    @jeffm2787 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the older video's when Steve was far less agitated. If I did this kind of channel I would avoid reading the comments 😁

  • @kingshillcrew2532
    @kingshillcrew2532 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those Zoeller's fail every time. We install Liberty pumps up here. They work great and the quality is excellent.

    • @stevenlavimoniere
      @stevenlavimoniere  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      i have installed liberty pumps also ,but i always go back to zoeller.they pump more water .but draw more amps ,,, i can get liberty pumps if i want them .they fail also i know from experience

    • @kingshillcrew2532
      @kingshillcrew2532 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whatever is best for the situation I guess. Glad to see you taped that cord up. We see a lot around here that look like crap after a guy puts one in and leaves everything a mess. Nice work.

    • @larryhall3743
      @larryhall3743 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I would use tie-wraps (some call the zip straps) instead of tape.

  • @maddogmitchell1436
    @maddogmitchell1436 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your four legged co-pilot, she's a cutie.

  • @harrydickson4575
    @harrydickson4575 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Indoor swimming pool lol !!!! Great job Steve

  • @PeanutDenise1121
    @PeanutDenise1121 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Stuck in dah muck.
    That's where I'm stuck right now! 😢

  • @pkfan5112
    @pkfan5112 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Put a 12”x12”x1” concrete patio paver under the PVC pipe outside of the house and test the new pump work or not before leaving

  • @thomasmorrison3279
    @thomasmorrison3279 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The joys of home ownership........

  • @Surge7
    @Surge7 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are lucky. My basement was About six inches, exept alot more damage occurred.

  • @jhhvacplumbing1944
    @jhhvacplumbing1944 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    She got real lucky with only having to replace the sump pump , I can't believe that pressure switch is working after being under that water and most likely cycling on and off.

    • @stevenlavimoniere
      @stevenlavimoniere  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      it went under water for sure shill working fine ,,

    • @ESDI80
      @ESDI80 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      If that well was running on DC current, that switch would have become victim of electrolysis.

  • @sarahbolger7308
    @sarahbolger7308 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What brand sump pump is best long-standing life replacement in this house 🏠 ? Thank you 😊

  • @65csx83
    @65csx83 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Abasement with that water problem should have a second pump for backup.

  • @daviddraper5485
    @daviddraper5485 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are propane appliances allowed in a basement ?

  • @Doug_E_Dee
    @Doug_E_Dee 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why was the floor poured so far below the footing? No wonder it's a pond down there!

  • @acestu
    @acestu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How do you keep your van so tidy Steven ?

  • @montanatothedeathofme184
    @montanatothedeathofme184 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    another great job

  • @denniscat9395
    @denniscat9395 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have to void warranties for flooding GAMA (Gas Appliance. Manufacturer's Association) recommendation. That unit looks pretty dry

  • @farmerdave7965
    @farmerdave7965 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your state allows propane appliances in basements ?

  • @dangonzales6681
    @dangonzales6681 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey esteven, good job man. by the way, what model is that pump?

  • @donaldhelgeson6769
    @donaldhelgeson6769 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Steve, who makes a good septic/sewage pump? Love your videos and your dog. Thanks!

  • @HobbyOrganist
    @HobbyOrganist 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Almost thought the check valve on the pump was bad, had that happen to one of mine

  • @edmarsh1965
    @edmarsh1965 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    g Good job Steve,

  • @Brad1237202
    @Brad1237202 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steven, is the water from the heavy rain we had back on July 4th? Did she just open the door to the basement this week for the first time? Wow, that's a lot of water!!

    • @stevenlavimoniere
      @stevenlavimoniere  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      i think this just happened .she seems pretty good with watching stuff.

  • @lowe308
    @lowe308 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. I have a finished basement. When it rains the water in the sump pump well fills up very rapidly. My sump Pump runs a lot, even when it is not raining hard. I am always worried that it will burn out. When it does burn out, My luck it will burn out on a Sunday night or at night when every store is closed for the day.I want to replace the sump pump and go with a Hydromatic or a Zoeller. Which brand pumps do You prefer? Once I install a good quality pump in, I plan on using the old pump as a back up. Thank You very much.

    • @stevenlavimoniere
      @stevenlavimoniere  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lowe308 i would install 2 pumps one higher then the other so if one fails the other will kick in zoeller is what i stock in truck .

    • @lowe308
      @lowe308 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the fast reply. That's what I will do then for sure. Thank You and have a great day.

  • @airlinephoto
    @airlinephoto 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How come you have propane in basements?

  • @zzschulzz
    @zzschulzz 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the exact same pair of boots!

  • @donaldgaudette4252
    @donaldgaudette4252 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    love your videos

  • @nicholasrowan2768
    @nicholasrowan2768 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy smokes that was a lot of water!

  • @Rodj12341
    @Rodj12341 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I do have to say this, Hydromatic pumps last WAY longer than Zoeller pumps, and the diaphragm switch is way better. We have the D-A1 and the diaphragm switch still works after 10+ years and it pumps the same when we first bought it.

    • @bouncingsoul777
      @bouncingsoul777 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rodj I had a Zoeller M53 last a little over 12 years in an enclosed basement. The pump came on during the slightest sprinkle of rain and seemed to cycle about every 30 to 60 seconds until the rain stopped. When it finally gave out, I came into the basement to find the pump smoking from the switch being stuck in the on position. I ended up replacing the entire pump, but was initially able to get away with only replacing the switch until I scraped together a couple of bucks to get the new pump.

    • @Rodj12341
      @Rodj12341 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I made a mistake when I posted this comment, the pump was actually 16 years old when I posted this. No pump should not die out under 15 years. New Zoeller pumps will give out in under a year now. The only Zoeller pump I would even SLIGHTLY look at is the M63 since it has a better switch in it. And I found out that if the diaphragm does turn off at a lower level than normal and sucks in air, you simply just push in on the diaphragm about 10 times and it is back to normal.

  • @hercorock123
    @hercorock123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like my check valve with in 1 ft of pump

  • @lillianwolfe4090
    @lillianwolfe4090 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    nice video. but it's not a cieler! It's a cellar.

  • @colemozingo5443
    @colemozingo5443 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    do you replace sewage ejector pumps?

    • @stevenlavimoniere
      @stevenlavimoniere  8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +rick moore29 i have in the pass .

    • @bobbg9041
      @bobbg9041 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      how about the basin, Lid and pump? all of it.
      Can you do it without busting out the floor?
      It has a 4" inlet. From what I gather the basins are ridged and have no give to slide past the inlet pipe. so you would have to rock it away from the inlet pipe into position, or cut it short and glue past the rubber gasket when its in place. what should I do? What would you do, and yes I'd dry fit the new basin and line it up. I don't want to deal with busting up the concrete and then patching the mess when I'm done. But lining up the hole to the pipe and welding the pipe back together with PVC glue with an extension into a couple behind where you can't see has its problems too. I'm sure either way would work.
      But what one works better?

  • @donaldlee9992
    @donaldlee9992 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why not leave the old pump with the homeowner as a backup pump?

  • @WaveAction777
    @WaveAction777 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How long do those Zoeller m53 pumps last?
    Are they good pumps?

  • @409novaman
    @409novaman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s sad, very sad.

  • @alexandertome5615
    @alexandertome5615 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steven i have only 1 thing to say for your videos ,get a camera goes on your head will be much easier for you to show the videos.Take care

  • @RayRay-nb7tn
    @RayRay-nb7tn 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bunson burner on the wh? Old one. Propane is bad news. Camt remember if its lighter or heavyer than ng?

  • @tomatexelon
    @tomatexelon 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Silt has nothing to do with it, it’s the switch which is at the top of the pump. The pump is good, switch is bad

  • @jamescoughlin6911
    @jamescoughlin6911 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You’re turning the lights on?????

  • @nicholaslandolina
    @nicholaslandolina 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How hard is it to change the switch in the pump?

  • @matthewgregory8218
    @matthewgregory8218 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some days you know when you really had a bad day mama

  • @namewithheld7835
    @namewithheld7835 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like a rusty float

  • @drmariopepper4354
    @drmariopepper4354 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why so much water in basement?

  • @greggkuzila7513
    @greggkuzila7513 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    so you telling me that most of the houses over there on the East Coast needs a pump because the water comes into their basements something's wrong with that scenario

    • @larryhall3743
      @larryhall3743 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where I live, all new homes are equipped with sump pumps by law.

  • @Pro1er
    @Pro1er 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    After a lot of research, I decided not to buy a Zoeller pump for this very reason, they put crap switches in them and they are well aware of it.

    • @Maynardd
      @Maynardd 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pro1er Actually, they have all new switches. Tested up to 3 million times. Even upped their warranty by two years because of it. Five year warranty on them. I researched them for about five hours straight. About eight out of 10 plumbers recommend zoeller. There are many good pumps though. And I don’t care how good are pump is. If you let them go long enough, all of them will burn out eventually. It’s Recommended you change the sump pump every five years regardless. Many say that Wayne is the best. My Wayne switch went bad in less than two years. Put 4 inches of water in my basement. I think it’s luck of the draw really. Anything with a switch will not last.

  • @chrisstaley5660
    @chrisstaley5660 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The tide's going out!

  • @ytailhunter64
    @ytailhunter64 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She needs a sump back up system.

  • @500hardcore
    @500hardcore 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I buy the old pump?

  • @petero2693
    @petero2693 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Zap...oh powers on....

  • @the2060ish
    @the2060ish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did the water come from.?

    • @stevenlavimoniere
      @stevenlavimoniere  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      rain / ground water

    • @the2060ish
      @the2060ish 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@stevenlavimoniere oh wow.. Thanks..

  • @bobbg9041
    @bobbg9041 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Zoeller pump, Change the faulty switch. or raise gold fish. if you wait long enough you can raise catfish and tuna and become a Shrimp boat Capetian.. look out for Sharks.

  • @ryans413
    @ryans413 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dam that sucks 8"inch of water almost a foot of water

  • @adam1885282
    @adam1885282 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If i lived somewhere that needed a sump I’d just change it every two years

  • @brucekwak2420
    @brucekwak2420 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You got a big bill here