Your weep hole should be drilled between the discharge and check valve.
Sump pump hole in siding fill.
Additional steps you may take.
Mix concrete to fill in the area around the top of the sump basin to make it look neat and tidy.
The water from the hose will push the sand out from under the liner and will stop the erosion.
Drill holes in the sump pump basin to allow water to enter the basin to activate the float switch.
Plug in and test the sump pump.
A sump pump usually begins with a pit which is not only where you have found water to accumulate but over the correct amount space as well.
For the garden hose method you will need to place the sump liner in the started hole and fill it with water.
Place the cover over the sump basin.
Make sure to disconnect your pump from the lines and place it in a place that is easy to drill.
Pour water into the basin and make sure the sump pump works.
The weight of the liner will cause it to fall in the void underneath.
This is roughly the amount of space you need to make your pit.
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Let s say that in your observations you have found water to occupy a space of about a foot or two square.