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    Jun 15, 2012, 06:32 AM
    How to check in ground pump for waste
    My pump grinder was working fine,checked connection,breaker,but still won't run and when I flush toilet,water starts to gurggle in tub and water comes out of pipe above pump outside.Really cannot afford plumber,what should I do?
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    Jun 15, 2012, 09:36 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by hanibal1 View Post
    my pump grinder was working fine,checked connection,breaker,but still wont run and when I flush toilet,water starts to gurggle in tub and water comes out of pipe above pump outside.Really cannot afford plumber,what should I do?
    The first thing I'd check is the float switch. It sure sounds like it has failed. Good luck, Tom
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