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Originally Posted by Paul T
Are you certain it's the door and not hydrostatic pressure coming up from the floor? I can't imagine a door being that leaky, but hard to say without knowing the situation. As for doors though, I would think a hurricane rated door would suffice, they are subjected to some pretty intense water and wind tests. Get something that meets FL building codes.
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I really did not explain this well, but your advice and video are great. My apologies.
The base of the FD is at the landing of the basement door, seven feet or so below grade, and it is tied into one sump pump with the second sump pump as additional help in rain seasons like this. The FD used to overflow and we had two water events 25 years ago before I installed the sumps.
I am going to do a door like you posted and battery backup. I have three backup generators that can power everything I need, including well and all other essentials except HVAC. I was just worried about being gone if power went out.
I really appreciate the insight.
Best.