I was going to suggest he had an octupus in the machine from the description
of the sound.
Brian

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SMV50C00GB

Tap light flashing and regular sucking sound from drain sump.

Pulled unit out, tipped to 45 degrees and about 1/4 pint of water came
out from base.

Plugged in and all OK.

Until the flood switch triggers again. The reason it stopped working is
because you have a slow leak, probably from the pump or its unions.

Tim

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