Important Notice For Homes With Sump Pits

As part of a radon control system, the sump pit in a home must be enclosed to prevent soil gases from entering your home, and to allow maximum suction from fans. Special covers and sealants are used to limit this entry and must remain intact to continue the radon gas reduction process.

It is very important that operation of the sump pump be checked regularly. It will be necessary to open the cover to check the pump's operation. You do this by removing the cover and raising the sump float. If the pump activates, the switch should be working properly. When resealing the cover use a pure silicone caulk such as DOW 795®, which is available in most hardware stores.

You should consider installing a back-up pump and/or an alarm system to notify you in case of pump failure. These devices are available from your local plumber. If you rely on your sump pit to act as a floor drain YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO DRAIN WATER FROM YOUR BASEMENT FLOOR UNLESS YOU REMOVE THE RADON COVER. It is strongly recommended that a floor drain be installed if one is not currently present in your home. REMT can install a specially designed unit which will protect your basement and its furnishings and at the same time prevent radon entry through a special valve in the drain. Contact our office for pricing details.

 

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