On Sat, 11 Aug 2007 09:37:54 -0700, wrote:

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.

This is a standard sump application with sump basin sunk into
basement floor (and possibly connected to drain tiles)? If so ...

The little holes in the bottom (same as I drilled in mine) are
to allow the residual water to drain after the water table
has lowered (so it doesn't become fetid, etc).

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).

The object of the sump system is to trap/evacuate water as the
water table under the house rises to meet the bottom of the
basement floor. You -want- to allow water into the sump basin,
not shut it out.

Suggest you review sump system operation, etc, confirm that pump
is evacuating water properly. Then figger out why there's so much
water to pump. Perhaps you need exterior grading away from
foundation or somesuch.

P

"Mit der Dummheit kaempfen Goetter selbst vergebens!"
-Friedrich Schiller