Plumbing repair sump system

Abstract

A pump out system removes a liquid from a worksite and includes a pump, a power source, a rigid spacer, a coupling, and a flexible discharge hose. The pump moves the liquid from an intake of the pump to an output of the pump in response to receiving power. The power source selectively connects to the pump to provide power to the pump. The rigid spacer connects the power source to the pump and spaces the power source from the submersible pump. The coupling sealingly secures the rigid spacer to the pump and prevents ingress of the liquid into the rigid spacer and a cavity defined by the coupling and the pump. The flexible discharge hose connects to the output of the pump and communicates the liquid from the output of the pump away from the worksite.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A pump out system configured to remove a liquid from a worksite, said pump out system comprising:
 a pump configured to move the liquid from an intake of the pump to an output of the pump in response to receiving power;   a power source configured to selectively connect to the pump to provide power to the pump;   a rigid spacer configured to connect the power source to the pump and space the power source from the pump;   a coupling configured to sealingly secure the rigid spacer to the pump and prevent ingress of the liquid into a cavity defined by the rigid spacer, coupling, and the pump; and   a flexible discharge hose configured to connect to the output of the pump and communicate the liquid from a first end of the flexible discharge hose at the output of the pump to a second end of the flexible discharge hose away from the worksite.   
     
     
         2 . The pump out system of  claim 1 , wherein the power source comprises a housing, a battery, and a switch. 
     
     
         3 . The pump out system of  claim 2 , wherein:
 the cavity is a first cavity;   the housing defines a second cavity;   the battery is disposed in the second cavity; and   the housing and rigid spacer are configured to cooperate to prevent ingress of the liquid into the second cavity and the rigid spacer.   
     
     
         4 . The pump out system of  claim 2 , wherein the power source further comprises padding configured to reduce movement of the battery relative to the housing. 
     
     
         5 . The pump out system of  claim 2 , wherein the power source further comprises a handle configured to aid a user in transporting the pump out system. 
     
     
         6 . The pump out system of  claim 2 , wherein the battery is rechargeable and the power source further comprises a recharge port configured to selectively connect the battery to a charger. 
     
     
         7 . The pump out system of  claim 1 , wherein the pump is a submersible centrifugal pump. 
     
     
         8 . The pump out system of  claim 1 , wherein the power source and pump are configured to operate at 12 volts direct current. 
     
     
         9 . The pump out system of  claim 1 , further comprising a weight, wherein the first end of the flexible discharge hose is configured to connect to the output of the pump, and the weight is configured to attach to the flexible discharge hose at the second end of the flexible discharge hose opposite the first end of the flexible discharge hose. 
     
     
         10 . The pump out system of  claim 1 , further comprising a hose fitting, wherein the first end of the flexible discharge hose is configured to connect to the output of the pump, and the hose fitting is configured to attach to the flexible discharge hose at the second end of the flexible discharge hose opposite the first end of the flexible discharge hose. 
     
     
         11 . The pump out system of  claim 1 , further comprising a loop configured to receive a ground stake or staple, wherein the first end of the flexible discharge hose is configured to connect to the output of the pump, and the loop is configured to attach to the flexible discharge hose at the second end of the flexible discharge hose opposite the first end of the flexible discharge hose. 
     
     
         12 . The pump out system of  claim 1 , wherein the coupling is flexible and formed of one or more of the materials of rubber or silicone. 
     
     
         13 . The pump out system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the coupling is secured to the rigid spacer via one or more of a hose clamp, an adhesive, a shrink fitting, or ultrasonic welding; and   the coupling is secured to the pump via one or more of a hose clamp, an adhesive, a shrink fitting, or ultrasonic welding.   
     
     
         14 . The pump out system of  claim 1 , further comprising wiring configured to transfer electrical power from the power source to the pump, wherein the wiring resides at least partially within and extends through the rigid spacer and the rigid spacer is configured to form a water tight connection with both the pump via the coupling and the power source such that water in the worksite cannot reach the wiring. 
     
     
         15 . The pump out system of  claim 1 , further comprising a connector configured to secure the flexible discharge hose to the output of the pump. 
     
     
         16 . The pump out system of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the pump has a first end and a second end;   the first end of the pump is opposite the second end of the pump;   the coupling is secured to the first end of the pump;   the intake is located at the second end of the pump; and   the output of the pump is between the first end of the pump and the second end of the pump.   
     
     
         17 . The pump out system of  claim 1 , further comprising a clip configured to releasably secure the flexible discharge hose to one or more of the rigid spacer or the power source, wherein:
 the power source comprises an adapter configured to threadingly engage with the rigid spacer.   
     
     
         18 . A method to remove a liquid from a worksite comprising:
 providing a pump out system, wherein the pump out system comprises:
 a pump configured to move the liquid from an intake of the pump to an output of the pump in response to receiving power; 
 a power source configured to selectively connect to the pump to provide power to the pump; 
 a rigid spacer configured to connect the power source to the pump and space the power source from the pump; 
 a coupling configured to sealingly secure the rigid spacer to the pump and prevent ingress of the liquid into the rigid spacer and a cavity defined by the coupling and the pump; and 
 a flexible discharge hose configured to connect to the output of the pump and communicate the liquid from to the output of the pump away from the worksite; 
   placing the intake of the pump in the liquid;   unfurling the flexible discharge hose away from the worksite; and   selectively providing power from the power source to the pump.   
     
     
         19 . A pump out system configured to remove a liquid from a worksite, said pump out system comprising:
 a pump configured to move the liquid from an intake of the pump to an output of the pump in response to receiving power;   a power source configured to selectively provide power to the pump;   a rigid spacer configured to connect the power source to the pump and space the power source from the pump;   a flexible discharge hose configured to connect to the output of the pump and communicate the liquid from a first end of the flexible discharge hose at the output of the pump to a second end of the flexible discharge hose away from the worksite; wherein:   the rigid spacer is configured to connect to both the pump and the power source via a water tight connection.   
     
     
         20 . The pump out system of  claim 19 , wherein:
 the pump further comprises a float switch;   the power source comprises a 3 position switch, said switch having an off position, an on position and a float switch position;   in the on position, the switch provides power to a motor of the pump such that the motor runs so long as the switch is in the on position and the power source has power; and   in the float switch position, the switch provides power to the motor of the pump via the float switch such that the motor of the pump runs only when the float switch indicates the presence of water at the pump, the switch is in the float switch positions, and the power source has power.