Sump pump running a lot

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    • #279416
      Avatar photodarren dalman

        Hello,

        All of a sudden my sump pump is running almost constantly (about every 10 minutes). Does anyone have an idea as to what my problem might be?

        Brad

      • #300806
        Avatar photoRetired plbg1
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          Do you have a vertical check valve in the line if so the check might be stuck, take it apart and see.



          Art retired plbg

        • #300807
          Avatar photoDUNBAR
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            Also check to make sure that the discharge line outside of the home for sump pump isn’t detached and allowing the water to drain back down near the pit.

          • #300808
            Avatar photobwbogott
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              It’s not the check valve and the disharge line is 5 feet away from the house and looks to be draining fine. The area is very saturated and my sprinkler box is in the same area. Is it possible I have a sprinkler pipe leak somewhere under the ground? From the house to the main sprinkler box? Where else could I be getting so much water into my sump?

              Brad

            • #300809
              Avatar photoRetired plbg1
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                Turn off sprinkler valve for a day or so and see if the pump stops running.



                Art retired plbg

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