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   wjrobinson | Feb 09, 2012 03:35pm | #1

   Moving pumps can pin the float switch inoperable. Also the flex piping can wear a hole in itself. That's what I have seen anyway.

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   Martin Holladay | Feb 10, 2012 05:52am | #2

   Rick,
   The sump is the plastic bucket; the sump pump is the pump that sits in the sump

   Neither the sump nor the sump pump should be able to jiggle around. In most cases, the sump is cast into the concrete floor or secured to the concrete. The sump pump should be secured for the reasons AJ mentioned.

   To reduce air leakage and water vapor entry into the basement, you need an airtight sump lid. One manufacturer is Jackel.

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   user-956864 | Feb 10, 2012 06:40am | #3

   Thanks to you both