Thanks much for the reply, I guess I'll just leave it alone. I have to
change the check valve, but will not repipe it. The pump is already about
a foot underground now. The top of the pump strainer basket is just on
top of the ground.
Hey, beautiful pond!

Michael
Mobile Al.
http://home.mchsi.com/~herrin30/

On Sat, 10 Apr 2004 00:51:05 +0000, RichToyBox wrote:

If you are able to prime the pump, then it really doesn't matter if it is at
the current location or in a pit. If you put it in a pit, you need to be
sure the pit is well drained. The Sequence pumps don't like to run under
water. Mine did once, tripped the GFCI, and after about 2 days of drying
out, it ran well, but I don't recommend drowning the pump. A pit sometimes
makes it easier to hide the pump, but again, be sure it drains well.