2007-02-22 16:48:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Fishing
A sump is a small water pump used in applications where a small amount of water builds up over long periods of time. The pump does not work until the water level builds up to a certain water level. Then, the pump turns on and pumps the water out.
At least that is how it was explained to me.
2007-02-22 23:52:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sump, in the basement of a house is to collect water, should a water pipe break. In most of them there is a pump to pump the water out, once it reaches a certain level. In some there are the type of sumps as Mark A descibes that rely on natural drainage.
2007-02-23 01:03:41 · answer #2 · answered by eks_spurt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe, if I'm not mistaken, a sump is a depression in the ground used for collecting run-off water and is usually in a spot where the water can be easily absorbed into the ground.
2007-02-23 00:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by Mark A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a sump is a tree sump under water
2007-02-23 01:09:26 · answer #4 · answered by Truong N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have no idea
2007-02-23 00:51:09 · answer #5 · answered by lou l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋