"Nigel M" wrote in message
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In uk.d-i-y, The Natural Philosopher wrote:

so my soakaway is now a nice pond

I've got the same problem (Kent).

I dug a hole about 5ft all round, there has been no change in the level
(except up). I bought a submersible pump to clear it while I was working
(I've always wanted one anyway) but now I've decided to abandon the idea
and take the pipe 10 yards down the hill, then let it come to the
surface and drain away.

Pump is "Wolf Dirty Water Pump with Float Switch" from Screwfix, item
number 36057, £39.99 - spend another £5.01 and get free delivery.

Hmm, 45 quid - maybe you'd be better off with a bilge pump from a
chandlers - perhaps about 15 quid (12 volts, get a battery...) will
certainly do the job as a one-off just as well, although it would have a
limited life if you 'abused' it in this way continuously! Try
http://www.pufferparts.co.uk/pumps.asp

Dave