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bucolic_frolic

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9. Cleaned it. Tightened the seal on top 1/4 turn.

Tue Dec 6, 2022, 02:06 PM

Dec 2022

Last edited Wed Dec 7, 2022, 02:27 PM - Edit history (1)

I think that might fix the problem, the nut on top is where the power cord enters and is sealed with some type of internal rubber or silicone washer. The pump is 30 years old, tag date of 1992. It's on the third float switch, which is about 10 years old.

If the pump dries out during a dry spell, I'm thinking to put some silicone caulk over the nut as well for good measure.

Thanks to all who responded.

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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