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There is evil lurking in your bilges. The unassuming Sump Tank is the holder of things that you may not want to know about.

The sump tank is a tank on your boat, albeit mostly larger boats that have sinks, showers and air conditioning, that temporarily holds what is called "Gray Water" until the level is high enough that the pump kicks in and sends it overboard. Some older boats might send this gray water to the black (sewage) water holding tank or to a separate holding tank that needs to be pumped out rather then automatically pumped overboard. I'm not discussing that here.

So why not just let the 'Gray Water' just go overboard? After all, it sits in the tank and then is just pumped overboard anyway. The reason is mostly Aesthetic. Many times, gray water consists of water that has been used for showers or washing of clothes or washing of dishes or hands. All the above have soap suds attached to them. None of us like to see Soap Suds floating on top of the water next to the boat. The sump tank separates the water from the suds and only pumps out the water, leaving the suds in the tank so they can dissipate back into water.

What makes a sump tank so disgusting? The tank never dries out unless it has been sitting so long with no water added to it that it has all evaporated. The water sits there and can grow icky stuff in it. Not only does that make the tank disgusting but the smell and potential bacteria can come back up any of the hoses leading from the sinks or showers making the boat smell bad and possibly causing an unhealthy environment. Imagine your sink and you have never drained all the dishwater out of it, you just keep adding new water on top of the old for months or years at a time. Your bathroom sink is a better example. You've been shaving in it, washing your hands and brushing your teeth but never completely drain it out, you just add a little more water to it each time. That is what happens in the sump tank.

The sump tank usually has a clear top on it. It has a rubber gasket around it and, depending on the size, can have about 6 bolts holding it closed. You will usually find it under the floorboards somewhere between the galley and heads. Find that floor hatch and lift it up to check the status of the tank. Considering everything that you have been putting into it, you should clean it out every now and then. You can also put about 1/2 cup of bleach down the sink followed with about 5 seconds of running water to clean it out of the hose into the tank. Let that sit for awhile and then flush out by running your bathroom faucet for about 2 minutes.

Something important to remember is that whatever you, or your guests, put into the tank will effect the status of the tank. For example. If you pour coffee or sodas down the drain, that will sit in the tank. If you allow coffee grounds or food shavings or seeds or cream products such as milk, yogurt or ice cream to be put down the sink, they will sit in the tank. The pump is a normal bilge pump and float switch. Thick items or hard items like grounds can interfere with their operation. Also, they will sit in the tank until you clean them out.

Cleaning out the tank is fairly simple and should be done when you see that the tank is getting really grungy. It is not a fun job but somebody has to do it. You may also have to clean it out when the float switch or pump goes out. The process is simple.

Take the top off and lift the float switch until the pump turns on. Run the pump until they has sucked out as much water as it can. Take a wet vac and vacuum the rest of the water out. Being sure to have gloves on, use an Earth Friendly disinfecting cleaner to clean out the tank. Run the water in a sink to add clean water to the tank. Wetvac out the grunge and repeat until the tank is clean. Clean the clear top and replace making sure that all the bolts are tightened down to make sure no water can leak out in case the pump or switch get stuck or go bad.

Be sure you instruct your family and guests that they should not put any food, grease or liquids like coffee or cokes down the drain. You should always use Earth Friendly products since the water will be pumped overboard no matter if you are in the marina, on a river or out at sea.

Believe me, you will never get the tank totally clean but if you do it right, you will keep your boat smelling clean and keep the bacteria down.

Capt. Steve Russell, USCG Licensed Captain, Masters 100ton. Towing, Sail/Aux
Capt. Steve's "How to Boating" http://www.CaptSteveRussell.com
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President, YachtXperts, inc, Yacht Mgmt and Captaining in South Florida. Yachts 45' to 80'
Boat and Yacht Delivery, Yacht Broker http://www.yachtxperts.com
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The Importance of a Battery Backup Sump Pump System

Basements can quickly fill with water and ruin carpet, furniture, drywall and everything else so it is extremely important to me to have a good backup sump pump system in place. Most Basement battery sump pump batteries are shipped dry without acid so that they will remain fresh until you activate them. Filling the battery can be done easily. Many companies have developed an even more impressive system called the Ultrasump. This system is actually a second sump that piggie-backs on top of your original system.

A will often come with an alarm. If the water rises too high, the alarm will sound while the backup sump pump continues to run. A battery backup system is essential if the basement is finished, especially with carpeting or hardwood floors. A controller automatically switches from electricity to the battery in the event of a power outage so there is no needs to worry while your home, away, at work or vacation. The peace of mind that a battery powered back up system offers is priceless.

Electricity is not 100% reliable as many storms can cause power failures. You can feel safer with a backup protection device in place that runs without electric power? Most major plumbing or larger national size home centers carry a large selection of electric generator accessories perfect for all types of electric generators. If you finish off your basement a backup sump should be on the top of your list.

Sump pumps are usually hardwired into a home's electrical system, and may have a battery backup. Some even use the home's pressurized water supply to power the pump, eliminating the need for electricity. Sumps are installed in the lowest section of the basement and will pump out any water that has entered the basement before it starts flooding the basement floor. As groundwater makes its way into the basement, it is diverted into the sump pit or sump basin. The pumps normally work in combination with a sump pit. The sump pit is simply a hole dug into the ground, generally in the basement of a house, which allows water to collect into it. This sump basket is made of a high strength plastic and installed by the plumber during the rough plumbing phase of construction.

A sump pump, in general, is a category that encompasses a number of styles of pumps that are used to pump out collected fluid. This classification includes bilge and ballast pumps, centrifugal pumps, cantilever pumps, sewage pump pumps, submersible sump pumps and utility pumps, among others. Sump pumps are rated in gallons per minute (GPM). They also are rated by motor capacity. Sump pumps may also have a battery backup installed to ensure continuous operation.

Submersible pumps are quieter and tend to have a longer life because their sealed, oil-cooled motors are protected from moisture and dust. For the typical 1/3 HP pump, the average lift ability is 25 feet and flow capacity is about 25 GPM. Submersible pumps are designed to be submerged in water and sit on the bottom of the sump. The on/off switch, which is attached to the pump, can be a ball float connected to an internal pressure switch or a sealed, adjustable mercury-activated float switch. Submersible pumps are entirely mounted inside the pit, and they have a specially seal to prevent electrical short circuits.

The usual life span of a sump pump depends directly on how often the sump tank fills up, the depth of the properties water table, if any debris has made their way into the basket and even the quality of the pump that was installed. The pump is definitely something not to take lightly and to have the piece of mind that the basement you just spent a lot of money on will not get ruined during the next big rain or power outage.

About the Author

DiCicco Building Company has been a Michigan Remodeling contractor for over 20 years. We are also leaders in Kitchen and Bath Remodeling along with being an award winning custom residential home builder. We also specialize in Finished Basements and home additions.

Winterize a house & sump pump?

We need to winterize my Mothers house located in Ohio. We will drain water pipes, turn off furnace (oil) & leave the electric on for the sump pump in the basement. Will the sump pump be ok, freeze up or should we turn it off? She lives on a river with stone basement walls so there is water seepage & no one will be back until spring. Any suggestions?

no the pump running will not freeze but i would turn of all electric brakers except the one to the sump pump is on.

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