Waste lines from a sewage ejector or sump pump use a check valve to stop wastewater from flowing back into the basin. When these valves shut, they can make a thud loud enough to be heard ...

Q: My basement's sump pump is ... of heavy rain. The pump has a vertical pipe connecting it to the main outtake pipe leading to the sewer. There is a brass check valve in the connector.

Water damage can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. From flooded basements to damaged walls and ruined floors, the costs of water-related destruction add up quickly. Fortunately, installing a sump pump ...