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waterwatcher123

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8. Try plugging the pump into another electrical outlet.

Reply to Siwsan (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 10:08 AM

13 hrs ago

Sometimes these outlets that are exposed to considerable humidity near a pump or well sump do not work because the connections corrode. I replaced a sump pump because it appeared to fail during an extreme weather event (10 inches of rain in 24 hrs). It turns out the pump was fine and the outlet was the problem (also check the circuit breaker).

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Nothing quite like starting my day at 5:30 with a sump pump emergency [View all] Siwsan 17 hrs ago OP

Trying to be Helpful ahnakneemoose 16 hrs ago #1

Thanks! Siwsan 16 hrs ago #2

What a wa to wake up! So sorrry. But Gryff wants to help! niyad 15 hrs ago #3

Waking up to an alarm is never good. eppur_se_muova 15 hrs ago #4

I had to buy a new one Racygrandma 15 hrs ago #5

5:30 am, time to play and what are sump pumps anyway. Polly Hennessey 13 hrs ago #6

I used to hate those damn things CanonRay 13 hrs ago #7

Try plugging the pump into another electrical outlet. waterwatcher123 13 hrs ago #8