One is a backup and sounds an alarm when it is switched on. But this only works as long as they’re home to hear it. [Felix Rusu] came up with a solution what will text him if the sump pump fails.

And hackers love clean data too, so when [Felix]’s sump pump water level data was made useless by a new pump controller, he just knew he had to hack the controller to clean up his data.

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But there are ways to avoid that. If you buy a new AC sump pump run by a controller, it will come with some type of alarm to let you know if the pump fails or the power goes out. The same holds true ...

When the skies open and power lines go down, a reliable backup sump pump could ... And we detail features like alarms or WiFi connectivity that can tell you when your pump is active.

Do not forget to winterize your outdoor sump pump. This simple preventive measure can protect your pump from freezing, cracking, and ultimately failing when you need it the most. If you live in ...

Move valuables to higher levels. Declutter drains and gutters. Install check valves. Consider a sump pump. Before a disaster happens, you should know where you, your family and your pets will go ...

Most young children fail to wake up to the sound of a standard smoke alarm, a BBC investigation has found. BBC Watchdog Live carried out a test on eight children aged between 16 months to 10 years ...

They generally sit in a basin or sump that collects this excess water, hence the name basin sump pump, or simply sump pump. While most people are familiar with sump pumps due to their high level of ...

Sump pump installation is a smart and relatively easy way to prevent water damage and keep your home dry. A sump pump can prevent soggy carpets, mold formation, and even electrical or structural ...

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