On 2014-04-16, Larry Jaques wrote:
'Course, I've never lived in a state where basements were a standard
item, either. The few I've been in were mostly cold, damp, and had a
feeling of closeness. One finished basement I recall was quite low,
7' less beams.


I have a great finished basement. Always dry, well lit, friendly to
kids and adults.

Two sump pumps, one 110v and one has a 12v battery backup. Also a
generator, if necessary, to run the whole house.

The pumps are connected to separate pipes to spit out the water, for
extra safety and simplicity. No check valves, "Y" valves etc.

The pumps only work in rainy weather.

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