The sump pumping system is the heart of any basement waterproofing system, it must be durable and reliable. Some of the important features and benefits to consider when choosing a sump pump are: Manufactures Warranty - don't confuse this with a contractors warranty because the man.'s warranty is a good indication of their faith in the pump. A Quality Float Switch - 90% of sump pump failure is due to a faulty float switch, that's why we prefer to have dual float switches installed on all of our sump pumps. Energy Efficiency - Sump pumps can consume a lot of energy, look for a pump that has a high output(GPH)/Low Energy consumption(amps) Our pumps use almost 50% less energy than most pumps on the market today and pump 2800 gallons per hour from your basement.