Sump Pumps

The sump pump is at the heart of any basement waterproofing system. Sump pumps remove water that has accumulated in a sump pit, normally found in the basement. The water enters via the perimeter drains of the basement waterproofing system and they are your last defense against flooding.

Sump pumps require maintenance. Pumps will fail eventually. Keeping the sump pit clear of dirt, gravel, sand and debris will lengthen your pumps life. In the cold Missouri winters, be careful of frozen outlet pipe, which could cause the pump to overheat.  Some contractors will tell you their sump pump has a lifetime warranty; be careful! Pumps will fail, so the only way you'll know it's time for your "lifetime warranty" replacement will be when your basement is flooded.

Our years of experience leads us to believe the most reliable and best value in sump pumps are Zoeller brand pumps. Even the best pumps will eventually fail, or they will stop running when there's a power outage causing ALL electrical pumps to fail. That's why we recommend a battery Operated Sump System to anyone who has a storm water (submersible) sump pump.

Gibbons Basement Systems has a wide variety of sump pumps to choose from, and will work with you to find the best solution for your unique basement.
 

SuperSump® pumps have a high end 1/3 horsepower Zoeller cast iron pump that removes up to 2,650 gallons per hour. The pump sits on the CleanPump® Stand that ensures sediment doesn't block the flow of the water to the inlet on the bottom of the pump. A SuperLiner has holes that allow water to flow in directly from below the floor. A WaterWatch Alarm system alerts you should water raise to the point where the pump should turn on but doesn't. The SuperSump® airtight lid keep moisture from evaporating into your home. It also keeps out bugs, odors, and radon gas. Objects won't fall into the sump hole, plus the lid is strong enough to store items on top. It also keeps children out!

To insure the pump operates, even during a power failure, we suggest adding the Ultrasump® back-up battery pumping system to your SuperSump®. The Ultrasump will automatically turn on should the primary pump fail to do so. When the power returns, the Ultrasump will begin charging for the next emergency use.

The TripleSafe Sump Pump System has three pumps to give you complete protection. If your first pump fails, the second one takes over. If your first pump can't keep up, then it and a more powerful second pump run at the same time - more than doubling capacity. And, if your power goes out, an UltraSump Battery Back-up Pump takes over- and it's all automatic!

"The TripleSafe Sump Pump System is for customers who want to keep their basements dry-period!"

The unique "figure eight" design allows three sump pumps, two AC and one DC to fit perfectly in the TripleSafe liner.

If your 1st pump can't keep up with the amount of water entering the system, then it and a more powerful 2nd pump run at the same time - more than doubling capacity.

If your power goes out, the patented UltraSump battery backup sump pump takes over - and it's all automatic!

"The TripleSafe Sump Pump System is for customers who want to keep their basements dry-period!"