pedestal-type sump pump

Device removing water from a pit dug in the ground in order to evacuate it to a sewer or septic tank.

float

Moving part connected to the shutoff switch; it rises with the water level and activates the pump.

discharge line

Pipe through which the pump evacuates the sump water to a sewer or septic tank.

check valve

Valve with a toggle preventing water from backing up into the sump.

switch

Mechanism allowing the pump motor to be activated when the float reaches a preset level.

sump

Pit in which water runoff is collected in the event the basement floods.

float clamp

Metal part keeping the float line in place.

grounded receptacle

Device for supplying electricity and ensuring the transfer of the current to the ground in the event of device malfunction; it prevents electrocution.

pump motor

Device transforming electric energy into mechanical energy to drive another device.