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<blockquote data-quote="Allen" data-source="post: 350040" data-attributes="member: 389">Sump pump, or trash pump?&nbsp; If you're sticking your face in a &quot;smelly hole&quot; (I'll refrain from the obvious jokes), it sounds like you are replacing a septic tank pump on a mounded system.&nbsp; Or something similar.I've used Menards purchased pumps (1/2 HP Barracuda variety) for the past 12 years on my septic system to lift flavored water out to the drainfield.&nbsp; I've replaced 3 pumps since I bought the place.&nbsp; First time it was actually the drainfield that had a problem.&nbsp; Next time the float stuck and the pump likely ran non-stop for well over a month straight and was replaced simply because I didn't trust it going forward.&nbsp; I've yet to actually burn out the pump itself.Note, I also buy pumps in pairs so I have one on the shelf for when the installed one needs to be replaced at any time of the day without a trip to the store.&nbsp; That way I don't have to mess with reconfiguring the damn PVC riser pipe when it's -40 due to the height of the pump.&nbsp; Having to adjust the length of the riser pipe is some unnecessary BS at those temps.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Allen, post: 350040, member: 389"] Sump pump, or trash pump? If you're sticking your face in a "smelly hole" (I'll refrain from the obvious jokes), it sounds like you are replacing a septic tank pump on a mounded system. Or something similar. I've used Menards purchased pumps (1/2 HP Barracuda variety) for the past 12 years on my septic system to lift flavored water out to the drainfield. I've replaced 3 pumps since I bought the place. First time it was actually the drainfield that had a problem. Next time the float stuck and the pump likely ran non-stop for well over a month straight and was replaced simply because I didn't trust it going forward. I've yet to actually burn out the pump itself. Note, I also buy pumps in pairs so I have one on the shelf for when the installed one needs to be replaced at any time of the day without a trip to the store. That way I don't have to mess with reconfiguring the damn PVC riser pipe when it's -40 due to the height of the pump. Having to adjust the length of the riser pipe is some unnecessary BS at those temps. [/QUOTE]

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