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On Tuesday, April 15, 2014 10:32:25 PM UTC-4, Clare wrote:

I won't buy a house that needs a sump pump. Period. If your sump pump

fails, what happens??? The house floods.

When does power fail? During storms.

When does the sump pump run? During storms.

1+1=2 It is THAT simple

Well that is a simple minded approach. On the other hand how much does a generator that will run the sump pump cost? 1+1+1=0

Dan

So now you need a generator to run a pump or your place floods? Sounds
half-assed, like a roof that leaks and falls apart if gets wet or
something like that- "just install a heater and fans to keep it from
falling apart like a wet paper towel".

Unless you live in a gigantic building with basements going down many
stories you should not need a sump pump, unless the place is just poorly
situated and built.