Let s say that in your observations you have found water to occupy a space of about a foot or two square.
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This is roughly the amount of space you need to make your pit.
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.
Make sure to disconnect your pump from the lines and place it in a place that is easy to drill.
Mix concrete to fill in the area around the top of the sump basin to make it look neat and tidy.
For the garden hose method you will need to place the sump liner in the started hole and fill it with water.
Additional steps you may take.
The hole should be drilled downward at a 45 degree angle pointing away from your pump but inside your pump pit.
Depending on where the water is entering the basin from the sides or close to the top the holes may be drilled all the way down the sump pump basin or only closer to the top of the basin.
Your weep hole should be drilled between the discharge and check valve.
The weight of the liner will cause it to fall in the void underneath.
Pour water into the basin and make sure the sump pump works.
The water from the hose will push the sand out from under the liner and will stop the erosion.
Place the cover over the sump basin.