The use of sumps and pumps with a cavity drainage system

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Guardian damp proofing uses 'Tritons' fully guaranteed sumps and pumps when installing Isola platon cavity drainage systems.

Once all groundwater that used to leak in from around the perimeter of your basement has been cavity drainage systemchanneled, it needs to be directed to one spot and have some way of leaving your basement. This can be achieved either with a pipe that water flows through by gravity (downhill) to daylight, or use a sump pump to pump it up and out.

99.9% of the time, a sump pump is your best option. Despite any stories you have heard over the years about folks getting flooded because their sump pump was on the blink again, Tritons' sump equipment is at the cutting edge of pump technology and incredibly reliable.

Guardian damp proofing only uses Tritons' products who provide the world's best sump pumps available today. Single pump, battery backup pump, and triple protection pump to keep your basement dry ALL THE TIME.

Guardian damp proofing install:
* a complete drainage system
* system comprises drainage channel, sump, pump and all fittings
* suitable for use with all Platon Cavity Drain Membranes

pump used for basement waterproofingThe system comprises Triton Aqua Channel (a PVC drainage conduit which is fitted around the perimeter of the floor) and the Triton Aqua Pump Kit (a mains powered submersible pump and pre-formed sump). The sump is located into the floor with the removable, structural lid finishing flush with the surrounding floor level. The submersible pump is then installed inside the sump and controlled by an automatic integral float switch. A non-return valve is available to avoid water backing up and a high level water alarm which warns of mechanical or power failure. A 12v Battery Back-up Pump is also available.


Technical info:
The sump basin is 560 mm high x 460 mm diameter (base) and 540 mm diameter (top).
Each 230v pump requires wiring into an independent fuses spur outlet within 1.5m of the pump.
Pump specification:
Discharge bore: 38.1mm
Max. head: 6m
Max. capacity: 220 litres/minute
Motor output: 1/3 Hp
Max. width: 214mm
Max. depth: 270mm
Max. height: 258mm
Voltage: 230V 60H2
Fuse rating: 4.8 amp
Drainage Components Available:
Triton Aqua Channel 2m lengths (4 per pack)
Triton Aqua Channel Outlet
Triton Aqua Channel Rodding Eye 1 Rodding Eye for every 12 linear metres of Aqua Channel
Triton Aqua Pump Kit includes automatic pump, non return valve assembly, pre-formed sump with structural lid and automatic alarm system - 1 x Aqua Pump Kit for every 50 linear metres of Aqua Channel
Triton Aqua Pump Plus Kit as above with one additional pump
Triton Battery Back Up Pump Kit

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