How Do I Adjust the Height on the Discharge for a Ridgid Sump Pump?

A Ridgid sump pump consists of an electric motor that powers a water pump. The water pump forces liquid that accumulates in your basement or crawlspace out a discharge pipe and away from the building. Once the depth of the water to be pumped reaches a certain height, a float triggers a switch and turns the sump pump on. The correct discharge height of the pump needs to be maintained so that pump comes on when it needs to.

Garden hose
Ruler
Pliers

Instructions

- 1
  Fill the pit that the sump pump is mounted in with water from a garden hose to a depth of 14 inches. Use a ruler to gauge the depth of the water. If the sump pump does not turn on and start pumping automatically, follow subsequent steps.
- 2
  Hold the float rod -- the long metal piece that connects the switch on the motor to the pump at the bottom of the device -- with a pair of pliers to keep it from turning.
- 3
  Slide the rubber grommet on the float rod upwards until it makes contact with the motor switch. Slide the grommet upwards slightly until the motor turns on. Remove the pliers.
- 4
  Allow the pump to shut off automatically.
- 5
  Fill the sump pit with water. Ensure the pump turns on when the water level reaches 14 inches. Slide the grommet on the float rod as needed so that the pump switches on when the water level reaches 14 inches.

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