How to Install a Generator for a Sump Pump
Place the generator in a safe and enclosed place like at garage or shed, but make sure the area has adequate ventilation., Measure the distance between the sump pump and the generator outside.,Fill the generator with fuel until the tank is full...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Place the generator in a safe and enclosed place like at garage or shed
Most generators run on fuel such as gasoline or diesel, so it is very important that the machine be in a location that will allow the exhaust to dissipate.
If you store a generator in an unprotected area, the generator may sustain damage from rain, ice, lightning strikes or falling objects. , Use this measurement to determine how long of an extension cord you will need when you install the generator to the sump pump.
You may require multiple extension cords.,, You will know the pump is working because you will hear the water being pumped away from the building and you will see the water begin to drain in the sump pump hole.
Once you know the pump is working, make sure water continues to drain and is sent away from the building until the water is at a low level in the pump hole. -
Step 2: but make sure the area has adequate ventilation.
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Step 3: Measure the distance between the sump pump and the generator outside.
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Step 4: Fill the generator with fuel until the tank is full.
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Step 5: Start the generator
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Step 6: and while it is running
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Step 7: connect the extension cord to the sump pump plug briefly to make sure the sump pump is working properly.
Detailed Guide
Most generators run on fuel such as gasoline or diesel, so it is very important that the machine be in a location that will allow the exhaust to dissipate.
If you store a generator in an unprotected area, the generator may sustain damage from rain, ice, lightning strikes or falling objects. , Use this measurement to determine how long of an extension cord you will need when you install the generator to the sump pump.
You may require multiple extension cords.,, You will know the pump is working because you will hear the water being pumped away from the building and you will see the water begin to drain in the sump pump hole.
Once you know the pump is working, make sure water continues to drain and is sent away from the building until the water is at a low level in the pump hole.
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