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4. If circuits beyond the GFI powering the pump were affected, then the GFI may be the problem.

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Tue Dec 6, 2022, 10:41 AM

Dec 2022

Had it functioned correctly the power to the pump all circuits feed by that same GFI would have been cut. A bad spot on the armature could cause an intermittent problem. A faulty 220v pump may have created a back feed.

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So I have this sump pump [View all] bucolic_frolic Dec 2022 OP

I would say maybe something created a block inside the pump but pushed through Bluethroughu Dec 2022 #1

Oh. So like some little piece of metal shaving or such was jostled loose inside bucolic_frolic Dec 2022 #2

If you have got 25 years out of it, it's definately lived up to its value! Bluethroughu Dec 2022 #3

If circuits beyond the GFI powering the pump were affected, then the GFI may be the problem. taxi Dec 2022 #4

this Kali Dec 2022 #7

Did you try throwing another bucket of water in the sump to see if the problem repeats? KY_EnviroGuy Dec 2022 #5

That makes sense to me bucolic_frolic Dec 2022 #8

Preventative: Do not pour 5 gallons of water in hole. Sneederbunk Dec 2022 #6

Cleaned it. Tightened the seal on top 1/4 turn. bucolic_frolic Dec 2022 #9