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Nittersing

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1. Sump pumps usually have a float that will shut it off if the water level rises

Reply to Marthe48 (Original post)

Thu Sep 5, 2024, 11:47 AM

Sep 5

Basically, the same way a float works in the back of your toilet.

If the sump pump has a float, it likely ran until the motor burned out.

Which means a new pump.

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