I have two sump pump pits in my basement, both contain sump pumps. Currently the main pump operates in the second pit which receives the water from the first pit (back up pump is in this one) that connects to the drain tile. Is this the "industry standard"? My neighbor is set up the same way and his house did not flood in the last major deluge (unfortunately my basement did). I also have a high water table which makes my pump cycle on for 6 seconds and then off for 16 seconds all the time during the average day of no recent rain. Any advice on my situation is helpful as the house is new (1 1/2 old) and I would like refinish the basement at some point.