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Products We Install :

Our mission is to protect your home and what you own from water damage caused by a sump pump failure.

To accomplish that mission, we provide only the best, most reliable sump pump products backed up by top-quality installation experts, service and products.

Take a look at some of the Pumps and Products we recommend and give us a call for more information.

Call – 847-967-7867

Primary Sump-Pump :

In your sump basin, you have one of these.

A PRIMARY or MAIN SUMP PUMP that does most of the work keeping ground and rain water out and away from your home.
It’s your first line and sometimes only line of protection against flooding, it’s important that it be durable and reliable.

Our most popular primary pump is the WC33i. It’s a rugged 1/3 HP pump with high pumping capacity and a sophisticated, highly reliable digital switch and controller. If your situation is like most, the WC33i is probably the best choice.

Having a Great primary Sump Pump pump is essential, but don’t forget:
“If you don’t have a backup sump pump, you don’t have a sump pump at all !”

Every sump basin should have both a primary and a backup system.

Check out our COMBO Sump Pump Systems for the easiest, most affordable way to get the right protection for your home and what you own.

There is a vast array of sump pumps available on the market, and choosing one particular model can be confusing. Based on our long experience with a wide variety of pumps, we select and install products that provide the best combination of quality, reliability and value. Our Featured Sump Pump brand is Ion Technologies.
Ion Technologies is a local midwest company, with over 60 Years of Pumping & Engineering Experience. Like us, they are committed to providing the best quality pumps and long term value, plus they stand behind their products.

We install three lines of ION Technologies primary sump pumps; our best seller is the mid-range “BA33i” 1/3 HP Sump Pump. We also have a more budget-minded line, the “WC33i“, and for extra toughness and capacity, the “BA50i” 1/2 HP Sump Pump.

WC33i 1/3 HP Sump Pump – Affordable $599.99 Installed* – Plumber Approved !

• WC33i 1/3 HP Sump Pump – Basement sump- Septic Tank Effluent- Dewatering.
• Cast iron and engineered thermoplastic.
• Carbon ceramic mechanical seal.
• Oil-filled high efficiency PSC motor that uses half the AC power of most ⅓ HP pumps.
• Piggy back Ion digital level control switch has no moving parts (standard).
• Ion Digital Level Control Switch Solid state sensing technology with no moving parts to wear or fail.
• …also included are these great features:
  • Size allows 2 pumps in 18” basin.
  • Three year warranty.
• WC33i Online Brochure.

BA33i 1/3 HP Sump Pump – $699.99 Installed* – Heavy Duty.

• BA33i – Basement Sump – Dewatering.
• BA33i – Up to 68 GPM.
• Cast iron and engineered thermoplastic & Thermoplastic vortex impeller.
• Stainless steel screen prevents debris from entering the pump.
• Rugged stainless steel & cast iron construction for durability & long life.
• Suitable for both permanent and temporary installations.
  • 3-year residential warranty.
• BA33i PDF Brochure.

BA50i 1/2 HP Sump Pump – Powerful

• BA50i – 1/2 HP, 3450 RPM.
• Powerful- Energy efficient Motor – Thermal overload protection.
• Piggy back Ion digital level control switch has no moving parts (standard).
• Ion Digital Level Control Switch Solid state sensing technology
  with no moving parts to wear or fail.
• Stainless steel screen prevents debris from entering the pump.
• Cast iron and stainless steel – Cast iron vortex impeller.
• 3-year residential warranty.
• BA50i PDF Brochure.

Ejector Pumps:

A sewage ejector pump, also called a pump-up ejector system, is used when a bathroom, laundry room or any other type of plumbing fixture is located below the level of the main sewer or septic line flowing from the house. … Most commonly, ejector pumps are used in homes with basement bathrooms or laundry rooms.

There is a vast array of ejector pumps available on the market, and choosing one particular model can be confusing. Based on our long experience with a wide variety of pumps, we select and install products that provide the best combination of quality, reliability and value.

Our Featured Sump Pump brand is Ion Technologies. Ion Technologies is a local midwest company, with over 60 Years of Pumping & Engineering Experience. Like us, they are committed to providing the best quality pumps and long term value, plus they stand behind their products.

X-ONEi 1/2 HP Submersible All In One Pump – ION Technologies – Plumber Approved !

We install three lines of ION Technologies primary sump pumps; our best seller is the mid-range “X-Onei” 1/2 HP Submersible Sump Pump.

• Sewage ejector – Basement sump- Septic Tank Effluent.
• Oil-filled motor with automatic reset thermal overload protection.
• Carbon ceramic mechanical seal.
• Upper and lower single-row ball-bearing construction
• Piggy back Ion digital level control switch has no moving parts (standard).
• Ion Digital Level Control Switch Solid state sensing technology with no moving parts to wear or fail.
• …also included are these great features:
  • Up to 80 GPM.
  • Cast iron and engineered thermoplastic
  •  3  year warranty.

• X-ONEi PDF Brochure.

Zoeller – Rugged & Durable.

• Zoeller_260.5 HP – Basement Sump – Dewatering.
• Up to 6o GPM. Corrosion-resistant, powder coated epoxy finish.
• Completely submersible – Watertight and dust-tight
• Float-operated, 2-pole mechanical switch.
• Durable cast construction, ASTM Class 25 cast iron switch case and pump housing Cast iron base on model 267 Engineered plastic base on model 266
• Non-clogging vortex impeller design. Engineered plastic impeller with metal inserts (1 Ph). Model 267 available with cast iron impeller (standard on 3 Ph models).
• Not affected by materials normally found in drainage and sewage pumps
• Stainless steel screws, bolts, handle, guard and arm and seal assembly
• Suitable for both permanent and temporary installations.
  • 3-year residential warranty.

Battery Backup Pump Systems:

As you may know by now, we here at The Sump Pump Company firmly believe if you don’t have a backup sump pump, you don’t have a sump pump at all! That’s because ALL sump pumps eventually fail, and without a good backup system, you won’t know the pump has failed until you have a flood! Everybody with a sump basin should have both a primary AND a backup system.

A battery backup system is your insurance policy when the primary pump fails – it consists of a separate pump and switch, connected to a controller and battery. The backup pump is designed to kick in when the primary pump either doesn’t run, or can’t keep up with the inflow of water.

The battery backup pump system we install most often is the Pro Series 2400. Available separately or as part of our C33 COMBO Sump Pump System, the Pro Series 2400 has all the right features to ensure your home is protected.

There are so many backup systems available, with such a wide variation in quality, capacity, and features, it can seem overwhelming to try to pick the right one. We take backup sump pump systems extremely seriously, because we know they are your last line of defense against flooding.

The Sump Pump Company carries and endorses both  PHCC Pro Series and Ion Technologies.

They have a great combination of capability and reliability.

DEPENDABLE PROTECTION:

PHCC Pro 2400 

Our most popular backup pump system is the 2400. This system is designed to monitor and test itself constantly, and alert you whenever there is a problem.

• Backup pump capacity of 40 GPM at 10′ lift, more than many 1/3 HP primary pumps.
• Separate dual-float backup pump switch to ensure reliability.
• System interfaces to home alarm or auto-dialer, ensuring you get the alarm.
• Monitoring function shows remaining battery capacity and alarms to warn of power failure, activated backup pump (indicating primary pump problem), and battery problems such as dead/dying battery, low fluid level, or corroded or loose terminals.
• Backup controller runs pump regularly to verify that it operates; this also extends pump life.
• System can run indefinitely on AC power – most other backup systems can’t, and must drain battery energy to operate.
• (1) 2200 Battery is included.
• Second battery can be added to double the run time without AC power.
• 3-year parts warranty (1-year warranty on batteries).

HEAVY DUTY PROTECTION:
Sumpro Battery Backup System

Priceless peace of mind that’s not too hard on the budget, choose the Sumpro Battery Backup. This system provides easy to read LCD screen for real time monitoring.

• Alarm contact for remote monitoring and notification.
• Smaller footprint and lighter than original with quieter operation.
• Solar and wind inputs for battery charging.
• Maintenance Free AGM Battery – Battery Sold Separately.
• 3-year parts warranty.

Smart Switches and Pump Controllers:

One of the most common failures of a sump pump system is a SWITCH failure. Too often, we find that a pump would have worked fine, but the switch never activated it. Just as bad is a switch that gets stuck ON, causing the pump to run dry and burn out. Switches are important enough that we felt they deserved their very own section!

All of our pumps (primary and backup) come standard with dual float switches, so if one float fails, the second one automatically takes over – we think that’s absolutely critical protection. However, our BEST pump switches do a lot more than just turn the pump on & off: they MONITOR the system and ALARM when there is a problem. They even exercise the pump automatically, to help it last longer!

We use PHCC Pro Series switches and, state-of-the-art pump controls from Ion Technologies in our experience theses companies provide the best combination of reliability and innovative features. These manufacturers are committed to constantly improving their products, so they offer the best protection possible for your home/business and what you own.

The Deluxe Controller & Dual Float Switch (standard with S3, S5 & Weil primary pumps) is our most popular switch, and the one we recommend for most installations. Our owner Dave uses a DFC2 for his primary pump, and he sleeps well at night knowing he’s protected. In fact, Dave likes it so much, we automatically upgrade the factory-supplied switch on every C33 Combo system to the DFC2!

The combination of an Ion Technologies pump and a battery backup system provides the most reliable means of keeping water out of the basement and threats of stormwaters. We feel that these switches and controllers are among the most reliable on the market, innovative controllers provide extra peace of mind because you know your pump system is being monitored and exercised constantly.

Ion Genesis Smart Pump Controller and Sensors

• The Ion Genesis® is a first of a kind digital pump controller that is designed to operate one or two pumps.
• First of its kind solid-state sensing technology with no moving parts.
• Multipoint sealing mechanism that supersedes single surface seals.
• Three year warranty.

• Standard on S3, S5 & Weil pumps.

Endeavor Smarter Controller and Sensor

• First of its kind solid-state sensing technology with no moving parts.
• Multipoint sealing mechanism that supersedes single surface seals.
• Simultaneously operates two (2) single-phase plug in pumps together when required.
• Microprocessor based process controls continually monitor system.
• Automatic pump alternation based on duty cycle and/or pump availability.
• Metropolitan’s variety of optional com-devices allow many communications possibilities:
• Ethernet Module: system status via web page and Email or text message alerts.
• Interfaces to home security system.
• Three Year Warranty

DFC2 Dual-Float Switch with Deluxe Controller:

• Dual floats & switches for extra reliability.
• Cage around floats prevents debris or pump wires from interfering with float movement.
• Mounts to discharge pipe, allowing for adjustable turn-on point.
• Adjustable to optimize pump run time to individual sump basin.
• Exercises pump regularly to verify that it functions; this also extends pump life.
• Alarms if switch has been activated for more than 10 minutes (indicating possible problem with pump, switch or discharge piping).
• Alarms if power fails (due to outage, blown fuse, tripped circuit breaker or unplugged cord).
• Battery backup for controller, allows it to sound alarm even when power fails.
• Interfaces to home security system or auto-dialer, ensuring you get the alarm.

Ion Digital Level Control Switch

• Rated for use in both sump & sewage pump applications.
• Will work with any 115 volt pump up to 15 amps.
• Solid state sensing technology with no moving parts to wear or fail.
• Longer pumping differential means it will pump more water less frequently.
• 10 and 20 foot cord options are available.
• Take Control – Digital Level Control Switch.
• Three year warranty.

SJE Rhombus VerticalMaster

• Mechanically-Activated Pump Switch for Limited Space Applications.
• The SJE VerticalMaster® pump switch is designed to directly control pumps up to 1/2 HP.
• Non-potable water and sewage applications with limited space.
• Works extremly well in small sump chambers, effluent applications, and laundry trays, as well as in large tanks.
• Pump switch is not sensitive to turbulence and is available for pump down applications only.
• Three-Year Limited Warranty.

Accessories:

No pump system is complete without the right accessories. We’ve looked at lots of different products out there, and we only offer those which have proven to work well and last a long time. Click on one of the categories below to jump directly to that section.

CHECK VALVES:

Check valves are used to ensure that water pumped from your basin travels in only one direction – out of the house! A hinged flap pivots inside the check valve body, opening and allowing water to flow in one direction, but swinging closed when water tries to flow the other way.

Check valves should be installed in the discharge of every single pump, in fact they are standard with all of our installations. In the case where two pumps connect to a single pipe, the check valves play an extremely important role – they prevent one pump’s discharge from flowing through the other pump back to the basin, and instead force the water out of the house.

A common problem is a noisy “ker-plunk!” sound from the piping, which happens at the end of a pumping cycle. When the pump turns off, the water in the vertical pipe naturally wants to fall back down into the basin. The check valve is designed to prevent this, and the weight of the water causes it to slam shut, creating the noise.

If the ker-plunk is driving you ker-razy, we have something that can help! A silent check valve is designed (just like the name says) to operate without noise. Silent check valves perform the same function – only allowing water to flow out – but they make almost no sound when the pump shuts off.

You can upgrade any of our individual pumps, or a Custom COMBO System, with a silent check valve.

DISCHARGE PIPING:

Pump discharge piping arrangements can vary widely, depending on a myriad of factors. In general, we make sure that pumps have proper check valves, that piping is solidly put together and secured to prevent movement or breakage, that horizontal pipe runs are properly sloped, and that the system is not prone to freezing. We find 1-1/2″ diameter pipe to be adequate for most installations, although 2″ is also common, especially with larger pumps. The larger the pipe, the more water the pump system can remove, but in most cases the benefits of larger pipe don’t warrant the cost of replacing the existing one.

Standby Battery:

• For Use with all PHCC Pro Series backup and combo systems
• Standby Batteries are designed to:
  • Run the pump longer… for more hours per charge
  • Work with all PHCC Backup and Combination systems
  • Last longer in standby operation

BASIN COVERS:

A basin cover not only makes your pump installation look professional, it’s also an essential safety item. People and pets can be injured (or worse) if they fall into an unprotected sump basin. Foreign objects can potentially foul or dislodge switches, preventing proper pump operation and causing a flood. We have solid, durable, long-lasting covers that protect your family and your sump pumps. 

Services

At The Sump Pump Company, we do everything we can to make sure that your pump systems operate, without fail, for a long time. We showcase the reasons for having a backup system, and we talk about the peace of mind you enjoy knowing you’re protected. That’s all great stuff. Until you have a flood.

It’s an unfortunate fact that no pump system we ever install will last forever. It truly is not a matter of if, but WHEN something is going to fail. The best thing you can do is to properly care for and maintain your pump systems, to maximize their lifespan and help ensure they work when the moment of truth arrives.

INSPECTION & FUNCTION CHECK

Our inspection & function check service is your best insurance to make sure your vital pump systems are in top condition, ready to keep your home dry. Our comprehensive checklist reviews every aspect of your primary and battery backup pump systems. We’ll add battery fluid & clean the battery terminals on your backup system, test all of your pump switches to make sure they turn on & off properly, and inspect your piping systems to make sure they’re sound and leak-free. If you have a home security system interface or auto-dialer, we’ll test to make sure that works as well. If anything has worn out and needs replacement, we can take care of it right then and there (pricing will be quoted before any additional work is done).

Regular inspection and maintenance helps identify and fix small problems before they become big ones. Don’t just believe everything’s OK with your sump pump systems – know you’re protected by keeping them properly maintained, and enjoy the peace of mind!