Sump Pump: Can We Fix It? - Okie School of Adventure

When this sump pump quit working, Alex's dad was convinced the motor was burned up. But Alex's mom suggested we tear into it as a learning exercise to see how it works - and who knows? Maybe we can fix it?

This is a Drummond sump pump with a water level switch and freeze protection. Alex got to practice using some tools and explore the parts of sump pump. We may have saved some money by fixing it instead of replacing it...you'll have to watch to see.

Whenever something breaks, consider if it's an opportunity to take apart with your kiddos and see if you can figure out how it works and how it is put together. It's a great chance to learn.

[gregoryw.bushii]

Brother, this has been the greatest video I’ve ever seen on the internet. You’re a great Dad!

[WilliamDye-willdye]

I love that his parents encourage him to learn just for the fun of it.

[nicholasbradley-zqfw]

Great kid, future engineer in the making.

Thanks for helping me fix my pump too in Epsom, England.
10/10

[PennVvs]

😂 this is the best video.
I searched how a sump pump works or what’s inside a sump pump. All that would show up is opening a sump pit in a basement.

[snapperproman]

Wow awesome video, and job Alex, and parents!

[christianstclaire]

Tool cool Kid, keep fixing stuff, it will become your therapy as it does to me. Kudos !

[zackk]

What an awesome technician! I can now fix my pump

[maytheus]

Awesome video Alex! Keep up the great work and keep studying hard!

[Willleo]

Liked it less than 1 min in it! Even if it doesn’t get fixed I think this is such an excellent exercise to share. This is great parenting!

[impulsesystems]

Great video. We need to encourage our kids' curiosity to take things apart, though I did hear my dad telling me [50+ years ago] not to use a screwdriver as a lever!

I have a Truper submersible pump similar in design. I suspect its float switch connection is bad so I am trying to disassemble it. Mine has Triwing screws where yours had torx. Triwing is like Philips head but with three points, where Philips has four. I had to find and buy some Triwing drivers, for the first time in my life!

[Bowhuntertexas]

Thanks for the great video buddy! I have a sump pump at my house and this helped me out! Gig em 👍🏻

[RubiksMind]

I love this. First video I found of the inside of a sump pump. The previous home owner must’ve pulled the power cord out of the sump pump.. so I had bare wires showing.. and my capacitor was blown..

[MyronNoland]

Great job there dad! I can and have fixed and built many different things because of the teaching and of my dad.

[joebloe]

It’s easy to diagnose burnout in small ac motors such as this. When connected to power a burned out motor will not spin and will emit a faint humming sound

[richardcowan]

I do things like this with my girls I love it awesome job

[DaDaDo]

Amy tips for cleaning all of the scale inside and out of the pump? Not sure if submersing it in a vinegar water sultion woukd be aafe

[ericcarter]

Is that a feaces pump for a septic tank

[windronner]

out of curiosity, do you have any idea why my very same pump does not turn off?

[DG-hbrh]

Fixed and saved a worm thats a good day !

[rachidsabri]

Nver touch the capacitor before bleeding the charge stored in it by touching the prongs together with screw driver.