YIKES! Could my backup sump pump freeze?

Well - winter isnt here quite yet...but your ground isnt frozen yet either.  Your http://www.backupsumppumps.net>backup sump pump and primary pump have a discharge hose that directs water outside.  Sometimes these are the same hose, sometimes they are independent of each other.   It's important to keep your discharge line from freezing so water can continue to be pumped out and so your pump motor doesnt overheat.

• Use freeze proof hose
• Bury as much of the hose in the ground
• Insulate your hose
• Install heat tape in your hose
• Use a bigger diameter hose so there's more room for water if a layer of ice does form

Take care of this maintenance this fall while your yard is still soft enough to work with.  Here's to keeping your basement dry!