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Default Expected Life Of a Pedestal Sump Pump ?
On 01/25/2017 10:16 AM, 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



Yup, learned that the hard way. Pumps always fail after the stores close.

Got a brand new one with a pvc pipe extension cut to proper length and a new fernco coupler...all ready to go. Pump swap will only take about 30 seconds.
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