kcallstate
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Sump pump system running flawlessly for past eight years. Normal cycle lasted five to ten seconds to empty most of the water in the basin. During heavy rains it would cycle on and off every five minute or so. After a recent preventative service call, the tech said everything looks good but I added an extra relief hole. The cycle times shout up to sixty seconds afterwards over a recent weekend storm. Upon watching the pump in action it appeared the check valve was barely opening (clear valve housing). So I quickly replaced the valve thinking that was the issue. Cycle times dropped but only to thirty to forty seconds. Called company that did service and asked about second weep hole and they said shouldn’t affect cycle time. I took a video showing both weep holes expelling water back into the basin. Is it possible that the extra hole recently drilled is affecting the pumps performance? Either by putting too much water back into the basin or creating enough loss of pressure that it takes longer to get rid of the same amount of water?? Thanks in advance for anyone who can help.