Accessories

No pump system is complete without the right accessories. We've looked at lots of different products out there, and we only offer those which have proven to work well and last a long time. Click on one of the categories below to jump directly to that section.

• CHECK VALVES
• BASIN COVERS
• ION CONTROLLER SWITCHES
• Standby Battery
• DISCHARGE PIPING

CHECK VALVES
Check valves are used to ensure that water pumped from your basin travels in only one direction - out of the house! A hinged flap pivots inside the check valve body, opening and allowing water to flow in one direction, but swinging closed when water tries to flow the other way.

Check valves should be installed in the discharge of every single pump, in fact they are standard with all of our installations. In the case where two pumps connect to a single pipe, the check valves play an extremely important role - they prevent one pump's discharge from flowing through the other pump back to the basin, and instead force the water out of the house.

A common problem is a noisy "ker-plunk!" sound from the piping, which happens at the end of a pumping cycle. When the pump turns off, the water in the vertical pipe naturally wants to fall back down into the basin. The check valve is designed to prevent this, and the weight of the water causes it to slam shut, creating the noise.

If the ker-plunk is driving you ker-razy, we have something that can help! A silent check valve is designed (just like the name says) to operate without noise. Silent check valves perform the same function - only allowing water to flow out - but they make almost no sound when the pump shuts off.

You can upgrade any of our individual pumps, or a Custom COMBO System, with a silent check valve.

BASIN COVERS
A basin cover not only makes your pump installation look professional, it's also an essential safety item. People and pets can be injured (or worse) if they fall into an unprotected sump basin. Foreign objects can potentially foul or dislodge switches, preventing proper pump operation and causing a flood. We have solid, durable, long-lasting covers that protect your family and your sump pumps.

Switches and Controllers

ION CONTROLLER SWITCHES The combination of an Ion Technologies pump and a battery backup system provides the most reliable means of keeping water out of the basement and threats of stormwaters. We feel that these switches and controllers are among the most reliable on the market, innovative controllers provide extra peace of mind because you know your pump system is being monitored and exercised constantly.


Ion Genesis Smart Pump Controller and Sensors

• The Ion Genesis® is a first of a kind digital pump controller that is designed to operate one or two pumps.
• First of its kind solid-state sensing technology with no moving parts.
• Multipoint sealing mechanism that supersedes single surface seals.
• Three year warranty.

Endeavor Smarter Controller and Sensor

• First of its kind solid-state sensing technology with no moving parts.
• Multipoint sealing mechanism that supersedes single surface seals.
• Simultaneously operates two (2) single-phase plug in pumps together when required.
• Microprocessor based process controls continually monitor system.
• Automatic pump alternation based on duty cycle and/or pump availability.
• Metropolitan’s variety of optional com-devices allow many communications possibilities:
• Ethernet Module: system status via web page and Email or text message alerts.
• Interfaces to home security system.
• 3 Year Warranty

Standby Battery

For Use with all PHCC Pro Series backup and combo systems

Standby Batteries are designed to:

• Run the pump longer… for more hours per charge
• Work with all PHCC Backup and Combination systems
• Last longer in standby operation

DISCHARGE PIPING
Pump discharge piping arrangements can vary widely, depending on a myriad of factors. In general, we make sure that pumps have proper check valves, that piping is solidly put together and secured to prevent movement or breakage, that horizontal pipe runs are properly sloped, and that the system is not prone to freezing. We find 1-1/2" diameter pipe to be adequate for most installations, although 2" is also common, especially with larger pumps. The larger the pipe, the more water the pump system can remove, but in most cases the benefits of larger pipe don't warrant the cost of replacing the existing one.

There are a couple of benefits to installing a second, separate discharge pipe when you install a backup pump system. If both pumps ever needed to run simultaneously, the two-pipe system would provide additional pumping capacity. More importantly, having a second discharge pipe provides redundancy and protection against a failure that affects the other pipe itself. With a single pipe system, a clog in the common pipe prevents BOTH pumps from working. Dual discharge pipes provide another layer of protection, and greater peace of mind.

Because every situation is unique, we do not provide online pricing for discharge piping systems. Feel free to discuss options and costs when our technician comes to your home, or call us 847-967-PUMP (7867) or click here and we'll be happy to answer your questions.