Sump Pumps
We recently downsized into a town house, and was looking at my sump pit. I could not get the pump to kick in. There is power, tried moving float, and could not get it started. What is the experience out there with regards to a remedy. Would the pump / float be kaput? Do I buy a new one? Are they worth repairing, with a new pump around $300.00. Are the stainless any better? I sure the existing is only a 1/2 hp. There was some silt in the bottom of the pit, would this have damaged the pump?
In all the years with our rural septic system, we only had to change out a sump in once in 30 years. The pump in the current pit is only 6 years old (same age as the building).
Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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