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Couldn’t agree more about testing the pump with a bucket every now and then. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve pulled out pumps with jammed floats or a stuck check valve.
Honestly, a lot of folks forget about cleaning the pit itself too—mud and gravel build up over time and can really mess with the pump. Curious—do most people here have battery backups, or do you go with water-powered ones? I see both, but always wonder which folks trust more.Doesn’t matter how fancy your system is if the pump’s clogged or the float switch sticks.
I’ve seen way too many basements flood just because someone forgot to clear out the pit or check the float. It’s wild how a little gravel can jam things up. Personally, I lean toward battery backups—less water pressure fluctuation to worry about, and you know what you’re dealing with if you test it every few months. Water-powered ones are clever, but if your city water pressure drops during a storm, you’re out of luck. Just my two cents from crawling around in more pits than I care to remember...
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