On Wed, 25 Jan 2017 07:16:17 -0800 (PST), wrote:

best bet is to check both pumps once a month and before any
predicted storms.

let them actually run for a few seconds once a month to prevent the bearings from seizing.

buy a spare pump and keep it on the shelf, run it once a month as well

mark

Why would you ever run a new pump dry every month???? Most pumps are
NEVER to be run dry.