You can verify whether your sump pump is working correctly by performing a manual bucket test. Step 1: Slowly pour a large five-gallon bucket of water directly into the sump pit basin. Step 2: Observe the float switch as it rises with the water level; it should trigger the motor automatically once it reaches a certain threshold. Step 3: Listen for the motor to engage and watch the water level drop rapidly as it is pumped out through the exterior discharge pipe. Verification: Confirm that the water drains completely and the pump shuts off automatically when the float drops back down.
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