Redlands homes are mostly built without basements, so sump pumps here serve lower-level rooms, low yards and commercial pits. If a pump has stopped, cycles constantly or you want a backup, a plumber can sort out the cause and the right setup. Call the number on this page to be connected with a local plumber in Redlands.
Does a Redlands home really need a sump pump?
Usually not. Slab construction is typical across the Inland Empire, and a pump only earns its place when part of a property sits below the surrounding ground. Examples include a converted lower level, a below-grade garage, a yard that sends winter runoff toward the house, or a commercial building with an elevator or mechanical pit. If your house has a pit and you do not know why, a plumber can trace where its water comes from and where it goes.
Bathrooms or laundry below the sewer line need a sewage ejector instead, which is plumbed into the sewer through a sealed and vented basin.
What if I want a water-powered backup?
Be ready for annual testing. The City of Redlands Municipal Utilities & Engineering Department provides water to Redlands, Mentone and nearby areas, and its Cross-Connection Control Plan says every backflow prevention assembly with active water service must be field tested at least once a year by a certified tester acceptable to the City, at the owner's expense. Testing is also required after installation, repair, replacement or relocation, with results filed through the City's BSI Online platform. A water-powered pump connects your drinking water to a drain pit, so it needs that protection. A battery backup avoids the assembly and the yearly test.
Why does my pump turn on and off so often?
The most common reason is a check valve that lets water fall back into the pit after each cycle. Others include a float set too close to the pump, a basin too small for the pump, or a pump that is oversized for the inflow. Short cycling wears out the motor and switch, so it is worth fixing before the pump fails in a storm.
A Redlands note
If the work changes plumbing, such as a new discharge line, basin or ejector, check with the City of Redlands Building & Safety Division at its One Stop Permit Center, which issues plumbing permits and has an online portal. Before calling, switch off the pump circuit if water is near it and note what the pump is doing.
Sump Pumps questions in Redlands
Does a water-powered backup pump need backflow protection?
Why would a house here need a sump pump at all?
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