sump pump
noun
: a pump (as in a basement) to remove accumulations of liquid (such as water) from a sump pit
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Some common potential causes of electrocution in pools or hot tubs include faulty underwater lighting, ungrounded sump pumps, issues with filters, defective wiring, or exposed wires, according to Elder.
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
Klosterman says to make sure the sump pump has a battery backup.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
As evacuees returned home for another round of sump pumps and mold, Coleman considered her options.
—Jen Schwartz, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2018
Mechanical systems include two sump pumps, and a newer boiler and washer and dryer.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 29 Feb. 2024
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Alyssa Hui, Verywell Health, 2 July 2024
Klosterman says to make sure the sump pump has a battery backup.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
As evacuees returned home for another round of sump pumps and mold, Coleman considered her options.
—Jen Schwartz, Scientific American, 1 Aug. 2018
Mechanical systems include two sump pumps, and a newer boiler and washer and dryer.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Baltimore Sun, 29 Feb. 2024
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“Sump pump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sump%20pump. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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