I have seen those types of pumps (or are they siphons?).... and they're a great solution if you're worried about power outages and such. Haven't checked all of the dimensions to see if two pumps would fit in the pit, but I also thought about getting one of those battery powered pumps that you plug in and it trickle charges the battery when there is power. For this project, I am trying to collect some data on how much the pump runs, then figure out based on the flow rate of the pump, approximately how many gallons of water we pump out each day. I'm kind of a data freak. In the grand scheme of things I eventually would like to pump that water to a drum or tank, then use that water on dry summer days to water the lawn. I gotta tell you guys though... it's nice to be able to come to a forum like this with people that like to do stuff like this. My wife and friends all think I'm some kind of geek to play with this stuff as a hobby. I appreciate your feedback...Thanks!
- Ryan