Sump pump wiring

[Oldspicesocal]

Determining if this sump pump is wired correctly, the pump is in a small well that goes about 12 ft. deep that collects ground water (clay), there’s a gfci junction box nearby with a conduit that leads to about ft below the surface of the of the hole. The extension cord is connected directly to the gfci receptacle and other end in the hole with a hanging receptacle for pump to plug into. This set up seems like if the pump or float malfunctions the rain/ pool water would submerge the hanging receptacle popping the gfci compared to if possible switch it one long cord that plugs in to the gfci above the ground.

Thoughts this setup on what’s code. Thanks

 

[Reach4]

12 ft deep, for real? How far down is the pump, and what controls the pump?

I would not want my sump pump to stop due to a GFCI. If I were to really have to do that, I would want an alarm, either for the rising water, or the GFCI tripping. I am not a pro, and I would expect to not have a GFCI there for long after the inspection.

 

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[Drick]

This is an area where I feel the electrical code isn't entirely clear on what is best practice. What you have - an above ground GFCI connected to an underground pump by an extension cord - is probably about a close as you can get to a safe install. That being said if that sump pit is protecting your basement from flooding you may want to reconsider that GFCI. Also please make sure you have a very heavy or lockable cover on that pit. You don't want to discover someone's child headfirst down inside it.

 

[Oldspicesocal]

12 ft deep, for real? How far down is the pump, and what controls the pump?

I would not want my sump pump to stop due to a GFCI. If I were to really have to do that, I would want an alarm, either for the rising water, or the GFCI tripping. I am not a pro, and I would expect to not have a GFCI there for long after the inspection.

Thanks

 

[Oldspicesocal]

12 ft deep, for real? How far down is the pump, and what controls the pump?

I would not want my sump pump to stop due to a GFCI. If I were to really have to do that, I would want an alarm, either for the rising water, or the GFCI tripping. I am not a pro, and I would expect to not have a GFCI there for long after the inspection.

Yes 10-12ft it goes to the lowest point in the pool. Maybe there’s a French drain that leads to it. If the pump doesn’t work it’s not life or death but it’s best that it is. It would be nice if the extension cord has a really long.