Old discharge- Sump Pump 1
Since this homeowner had THREE old sump pumps, each pump had a different discharge line and exit point coming from her home. In this one you can see the hose wrapping around the exterior of her house. Not just unattractive, but not very efficient.
Discharge Hose #1
This picture shows how the hose is just laying on top of the ground, wrapping around the home. Quite unsightly.
Discharge Line #2
Here is a hose from another sump pump that is on the opposite side of her basement. Imagine having to mow or weed whack around that. These types of hoses are also very susceptible to cracking or breaking due to extreme temperatures and sun exposure.
Discharge Line #3
And finally, we have the third discharge line from her last sump pump. This one also connected right out of the back of the house, and looks like it's leaked and been repaired previously. Again, this type of discharge is just not suitable to hold up against the Minnesota elements.
Discharge Hose Across the Lawn
How inconvenient to have a hose running through your entire back yard year-round. This setup is likely to clog or freeze, which can cause back ups into the basement. This can cause a sump failure and major damage in your basement.
New LawnScape and IceGuard
This picture shows the updated discharge system. The discharge line is buried underground, which protects it from the harsh Minnesota elements. The white piece you see with the open slots is the IceGuard System which prevents water from backing up into the basement even if there is a blockage in the line, including ice or snow.
LawnScape Replaced the Unsightly Hose
This is right after the discharge line was buried in the backyard. No more ugly hose running across the whole yard. Once the grass recovers, she won't even know the line is there. It is safe to mow over, leave snow piled on, and won't be exposed to the sun or extreme temps.
