Place the cover over the sump basin.
Sump pump hole in siding fill.
Plug in and test the sump pump.
A sump pump usually begins with a pit which is not only where you have found water to accumulate but over the correct amount space as well.
The weight of the liner will cause it to fall in the void underneath.
Mix concrete to fill in the area around the top of the sump basin to make it look neat and tidy.
Your weep hole should be drilled between the discharge and check valve.
Make sure to disconnect your pump from the lines and place it in a place that is easy to drill.
Pour water into the basin and make sure the sump pump works.
Then use a garden hose and push it under the liner.
This is roughly the amount of space you need to make your pit.
Let s say that in your observations you have found water to occupy a space of about a foot or two square.
The hole should be drilled downward at a 45 degree angle pointing away from your pump but inside your pump pit.
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Drill holes in the sump pump basin to allow water to enter the basin to activate the float switch.