Sump-Pump Failure Sensor.

Know there is a problem before it starts

This is a Sump Pump Failure Warning Device, that was designed to activate a zone on a security system, or sensaphone unit. The open design allows for greater flexibility. After being submerged in ground water, it dries faster exposed to the air.

Installing this sump-pump sensor is very easy. Simply secure the base to the vertical flow pipe with the supplied tie-wrap. This unit can be mounted anywhere in the sump well by utilizing the molded boss and screw hole on the upper rear of the base. The boss conforms to the holes found in standard pipe strapping and once attached, it can be mounted on any material or the sump well cover itself. If the contact should ever need replacing, it simply pulls out from its housing without removing the anchored base. The swing-arm can also be removed from the base for cleaning and inspecting.

It operates by air being captured in the air-lock float by rising water. The float forces the swing-arm to rotate counter clockwise, swinging a magnet secured on the other end, away from the reed switch contact that is mounted on the top of the base.

Possible Reasons For Sump-Pump Failure

• Reasons for Failure
• Sump pumps that have out lived their time and are just worn out.
• Debris in the sump well causing the pump to clog up.
• High mineral content in the ground water causing the parts to get incrusted with calcium, iron and etc.
• Frozen water in the outside flow pipe, not allowing water to exit.
• Worn out check valve will keep the pump running and perhaps burning out.
• Power failure or pump not plugged in.
• Faulty float switch that triggers the pump.