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brianr10
09-13-2007, 09:01 PM
I recently had a french drain installed with a sump pump crock by a NAWSRC memeber from Rochester, NY. They placed the crock in a corner of the basement. The pump is at the bottom of the crock, and holes were drilled into it. It's a 22 inch deep crock. We have clay soils. If the water table is high enough, I am afraid the pump will be running constantly, and also that the foundation may be undermined, Is this a valid concern?

TJ1962
10-16-2007, 09:55 AM
Water seeks a level. The pump can be adjusted un closer to surface in crock if you think this is a concern. Remember the goal is to catch water before it pushes upwards. You have 22 inches to do so.