My sump pump is running and flushing the water, but the water seems to be coming back up the same level each time. What could be the issue? I just bought this sump pump 2 months ago. Thanks

Does your discharge line have a check valve.

Or an air gap, mine did.

Never though about that Brian. I guess an air gap would work.

" back up the same level" what level is that? Does the float ever drop down to shut of the pump? Is this a pedestal pump, if so it common to have about a foot of water in the sump.

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Originally Posted by hkstroud

Never though about that Brian. I guess an air gap would work.

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Our first house had a sump pump for the basement. The discharge from the pump was maybe 1.5". It fitted into a sleeve like funnel and a 2" pipe, sort of like an old boiler drain that went out into the yard. We moved from there in 1972 so I don't know what may be there now.