is it normal for water to constantly remain in the sump basin? The water level seems to hold steady in the basin and pump will go off if it rains???
2006-10-30 10:57:57 · 7 answers · asked by scotty2canuck 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Normally sump pumps are what we as mechanical systems operators refer to as primed pumps. These pumps need water up to the diaphragm to give the pump lubrication. if for some reason the water gets below the inlet air could seep up and drain the water out of the inlet. If the lift is not to high it may pull the water back up and pump just fine but with each dry start you are decreasing the life of the pump. So it sounds to me like your pump is working wonderfully.
2006-11-01 02:21:31 · answer #1 · answered by dreamwever4u2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have dealt a few of them and everyone I have ever seen did retain water unless it had evaporated. Generally the pump can only pump the pit down so far and unless there is a check valve. Some back drainage may occur into the pit once the pump shuts off. I would not be concerned unless it starts overrunning the sump pit. Like the old saying goes, "If it is not broke don't fix it".
2006-10-30 11:07:07 · answer #2 · answered by Professor Chitlin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can adsjust the float to make it pump out more water. A small amount of water in the bottom of the tank is normal
2006-10-30 11:00:59 · answer #3 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's designed to keep the pump underwater. It helps maintain the life of the pump. The water keeps the pump lubricated, otherwise the seals and gaskets will dry up and crack.
2006-10-30 16:29:25 · answer #4 · answered by deg4853 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
verify with a Plumber, there could be NO hollow in pit, that's the place the ejector pump is going to eject the water that collects interior the pit! The old house proprietor would have taken the pump with him. like I suggested verify with a Plumber! sturdy success.
2016-12-16 16:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes there will always be water in your sump pump it never completely drains. Do you have a backup pump? check these out your plumber can install them.
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2006-10-30 11:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by Aaron A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya i guess it never drains
2006-10-30 11:35:59 · answer #7 · answered by JJ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋