Posted 5/23/2011 13:16 (#1787824 - in reply to #1787223) Subject: RE: Basement Sump Pumps ?
NC Iowa
would think short cycleing would shorten switch life. be sure to have a check valve, or half of the water will run back in. might want to make the sump bigger so it will pump more per cycle. be sure to have a spare. saves valuable time if it quits.
best way is to have sump drain into a field tile.