The system he built will sound an audio alarm and send an email if something goes wrong with the sump pump. He’s monitoring for two different issues. One technique uses a float valve to sense if ...

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.

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 ...

Zoeller has made high-quality, reliable products for over 70 years, and this highly regarded submersible model was an easy choice for our best sump pump. The cast-iron body and corrosion-resistant ...