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Can an electric pump be set up so that it is on for 20 min. and off for 40 min.?? Or another mixture of on/off?
Thanks, Rob, for the response. Guess I could use a variable speed motor and program it. But dont want to spend that kinda money for a well point pump.
get an inground pump, put it on a 24 hour timer (similar to those used on above ground pools) the timer i mean, not the pump. perhaps a check valve on the discharge side.