On Aug 11, 12:10 pm, "RBM" rbm2(remove wrote:
Unless this is a sink basin or sewage ejector basin, I would expect ground
water is what it's there to remove, and if so, and you plug the water entry
holes, eventually the water may rise to a level above the floor

Exactly. The purpose of the sump pump is to remove ground water to
keep the level below that of the basement floor. The water has to get
into the sump basin to be pumped out. Often there is a drain system
around the basement perimeter, under the floor that brings water to
the sump pit. In any case, the whole purpose of the pit is to let
water in, so it can be pumped out. When the groundwater level drops
enough, the pit will no longer fill up enough to turn on the pump.

Make sure the discharge is going 10+ ft from the house. And there
should be a check valve in the line to prevent water left in the line
from siphoning back when the pump shuts off. You could also adjust
the float switch so that the water level is a bit higher before it
turns on, but it's better to have it set a bit too low and have a dry
basement.







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I just moved into a new home in Southeast WI, the sump pump has been
running about every 15 minutes. Net summary - after troubleshooting,
found out that at the bottom of the sump basin, there are two holes
that have been drilled out approximately 1/4" in diameter that are
filling the sump basin.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to either A) fill/patch the
holes in the bottom of the pit or B) replace the sump basin?

The water flows in quite vigorously when the it gets to the bottom of
the sump basin, so a simple silicone sealant/caulking doesn't seem
like it would stay in place long enough to dry. And I'm not sure how
to go about replacing the sump basin (especially if there is an
easier, yet effective, option).

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