How to Manually Drain a Sump Pit

1. Turn off the power to the sump pump. This will prevent the pump from turning on while you are working on it.

2. Locate the sump pit. The sump pit is usually located in the basement or crawlspace of your home. It is a hole in the ground that collects water from your foundation drains.

3. Open the sump pit lid. The sump pit lid is usually held in place by screws or bolts.

4. Remove the water from the sump pit. You can use a bucket or a sump pump to remove the water from the sump pit.

5. Check the sump pump for damage. If the sump pump is damaged, it will need to be replaced.

6. Close the sump pit lid.

7. Turn the power back on to the sump pump.

Tips

* If the sump pit is full of water, you may need to use a bucket or a sump pump to remove the water before you can open the sump pit lid.

* Be careful not to drop anything into the sump pit. If you drop something into the sump pit, it could damage the sump pump.

* If you are not comfortable working on the sump pump, you can call a plumber to do it for you.