At what level (inches) does the sump pump "kick" in? Once water is pumped out and pit refills, do you have "standing" water in pit until it reaches the level for pumping again?
778062
I didn't measure the depth when it starts but guess it pumps out approximately 6.0 inches. It leaves about 4.5 inches when the pump stops.
1889640
The pump is super efficient down to a 1 foot depth, then gets less efficient until it quits at a depth of 2 to 3 inches. When it is close to finishing, put the pump in the lowest spot you can find.
1433313
When the water level raises enough for the float to raise the top lever/switch , it will turn on & pump the water out of your sump. When the water level is lowered to the bottom the float descends on the rod turning the pump off. It has been a great pump. Water level up pump on, water level down pump off. Thanks B.B.
927361
Bottom section of pump assembly is somewhat rectangular 8" x 10.5" and the sump should be at least 20 or 24" diameter to provide a little flexibility to mate discharge piping. Plus, this is a powerful pump, yes small in size, but it will pump the water out quickly. So the basin bottom should be wide enough to hold water and allow the pump to run at least 10 seconds or so.
1030944
Yes that is normal! I found that if I turn an adjustment screw that is located just above the pump on that diaphragm it will lower that level it's a small screw with a triangular slot will have to buy a special screwdriver for turning it . I believe turning it in raises the water level turning it out lowered the Water level! But after I played with it I ended up pretty much back in the same spot because if you lower-level too much it sucks air . Then cycles on and Ó ff too much! I had a previous pump for 15 years at my house and it acted the same way. I hope that helps
1544944
Is the water spraying from the "arm" that extends out from pump? There should be a space between the arm and the water. I keep my water level about 1/2" to 3/4" under the arm otherwise it makes too much movement and my Beta doesn't like it. Hope I've helped.
759885
You may need a different kind of pump. This is an submersible pump...you stick it in the water. I wish it did work connected to the bib. Second, I have not tried to pump that high. I'd have to test it. I've done a 4-5 foot rise successfully. But nothing close to 8 feet. It will be interesting to see if anyone else has be able to get it to pump up to 8 feet.
373478
The only way to do a functional test is to add water into the pit until the pump turns on. If the water level is at a point where the pump should have turned on then unplug diaghragm cord from sump pump power cord and plug pump cord directly into outlet. If pump turns on then diaphragm is bad and should be replaced, if pump does not turn on then pump is bad. Majority of time you will find that diaghragm is bad.
1534239
I actually purchased the pump for the same reason! While plugged in, the pump doesn't engage until about an inch and a half of water is surrounding the pump. Once it does, it reduced the water level to less than half an inch.
1627825
The switch on this pump runs on a timer, so it will only run for a predefined number of seconds when the switch is activated (I think around 10-15 seconds). It will not necessarily pump until the pit is empty. Also, this pump will likely not drain the sump pit as quickly as your main pump. Have you noticed a reduction in performance, or has it always been about the same performance-wise? Edit to add: If there is a significant amount of lift in the drain line (6' or more) you will see a distinct reduction in performance. Four inches drained seems low, but it depends on your setup whether or not that should be expected.
832050
The pump is meant to be submerged within a sump pit or similar. As water rises, the side-switch float rises eventually activating the pump. The switch float has a guard attached (metal loop) to keep it from hanging up against the side of the sump pit. (My previous pump had an unguarded float switch. The switch eventually jammed against the side of the pit and prevented the pump from operating. My basement flooded as a result.
165854
This setup works via two probes. One high and one low. When both probes sense continuity to ground (though water) it fires the pump. Pump will run till both probes read no continuity to ground (sump crock empty). It is a good system and worry free.
239468
Brand new the pump was able to draw well above 6"... But after it was run for a while (often times dry) it would not reliably draw above 15"... I relocated my pump below water level and it still works fine. It's a little slower than I would like so I may be replacing it with a larger pump.
1221976
I installed this pump about 13 feet above the water (10 feet above + 3 feet depth) with 4 right angle bends and 40' to the discharge. Since I had such a long run, I increased the discharge pipe to 1 1/2". Works great! Faster than my primary sump!
1219105
Also wanted to mention this unit works well in a pit as the legs keep it too far from the ground to use to get water off say the basement floor. I have a portable unit that attached right to a garden hose out of the box plus it sits pretty flush to any surface you put it on thus getting the water off the floor as much as possible. My portable unit kicks on when it senses water and shuts itself off when there's no more water to suck up.
1647915
The pump will raise the water a good 12 - 14 inches with good flow, just be aware that it can get stopped up if water is dirty
239469
Brand new the pump was able to draw well above 6"... But after it was run for a while (often times dry) it would not reliably draw above 15"... I relocated my pumpbelow water level and it still works fine. It's a little slower than I would like so I may be replacing it with a larger pump.