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    Mar 28, 2011, 06:07 AM
    Best location for a sump pump
    Where is the best location for a sump pump install, can I use a corner of the basement and go deeper with the hole if it is not necessarily the lowest point of the floor?
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    Mar 28, 2011, 07:42 AM
    You definitely need to find the lowest point in your basement. Usually, when a concrete is poured, contractors will create a very slight slope to allow any water to accumulate to... most of the time it's in a corner. Good luck
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