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Work card 41 / Walpole 02081

Sump Pump Readiness Card

Record pit, pump, power, discharge, alarm, backup, and storm context.

Before storm conditions, note pit level, pump state, power source, visible discharge, alarm, and backup without entering the pit.

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Find the problem

Five parts to put on the bench

These prompts organize observations and questions. They do not diagnose the property.

01

Pit level

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02

Pump state

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03

Power

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04

Discharge path

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05

Alarm and backup

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Material choices

Choose from a supported finding

Ask the provider to divide pump, check valve, discharge, exterior drainage, power, alarm, and backup responsibilities.

  1. 01Write the condition and time.
  2. 02Ask what evidence supports the finding.
  3. 03Mark scope, exclusions, and responsibility.
  4. 04Approve changes before added work.

Care notes

What belongs in the finished record

Keep the safe test, installed equipment, discharge observation, backup instructions, maintenance plan, and exterior questions.

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