One is a backup and sounds an alarm when it is switched on. But this only works as long as they’re home to hear it. [Felix Rusu] came up with a solution what will text him if the sump pump fails.

Services were held as usual Sunday at Bethlehem Apostolic Temple after a sump pump failed and flooded the church’s basement.

He explained that a sump pump has a check valve with a two-way flap in it and, as your water pump kicks on, it opens the flap ...