Sump pump won't cycle off

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Author Message   breal Citizen Username: Breal Post Number: 280 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Friday, November 28, 2003 - 9:22 pm:        It cycled on to pump out the the sump pit this afternoon--and it's been on pump mode ever since, even though the pit is empty! Also, some water is spraying out of a seam in the pump into the pit. This can't be good. The motor's just going to burn out at this rate, but I really don't want to unplug the pump in this rain. It is keeping the pit empty somehow. Called the plumber. Called the other plumber. I suspect they are all off in some desert vacation spot with no sump pumps. Can you snake a sump pump pipe?   jgberkeley Supporter Username: Jgberkeley Post Number: 3350 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Friday, November 28, 2003 - 10:20 pm:        More than likely the float is just hung on some bit of stuff or rust. Find the float and lift it up, push it down, move it around some. Then push it down until the pump shuts off. Now check it every now and then to make sure it starts when the sump is full.   breal Citizen Username: Breal Post Number: 282 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 6:25 pm:        jgberkeley--Thanks for your help in plumbing the depths of this mystery. I think your hypothesis is right, but I'm only guessing bec. I never had a chance to follow your instructions. This morning when I woke up the pump was back to its old self. I am not kidding. It self-corrected during the night--a plumbing miracle!! But your point is well taken: I will check the float for gunk every so often. Thanks again for the suggestion. May the wind always be at your back and your sump pump float be free--B.   jgberkeley Supporter Username: Jgberkeley Post Number: 3351 Registered: 5-2001 Posted on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 10:07 pm:        No problem, and go giggle your float! And never forget, "Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the Titanic."   NRL Citizen Username: Nrl Post Number: 340 Registered: 8-2003 Posted on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 10:26 pm:        Breal, I recommend you purchase a backup sump pump in the event your primary ever gives out again or acts up. For the 100 bucks its worth the piece of mind. I have one on standby in my basement if ever I need it.