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What’s Wrong With This Sump?

September 3, 2025

Another problematic sump here. What's the possible issue?

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  1. Jonathan Pohlman says:

    No liquid-tight seals through the FRP sump wall (“bulkhead fittings”)

    1. Ben Thomas says:

      Hi Jonathan. Thanks. 100% correct

  2. Brian Ross says:

    There are 2 missing boots.

    1. Ben Thomas says:

      Hi Brian. Exactly. For the trained yet, this is pretty obvious.

  3. Myrtle Barry says:

    Looks like the seal between the piping and the sump has worn off. If there is a fuel leak, it may enter the environment.

    1. Ben Thomas says:

      Hi Myrtle. All the way from USVI! Thanks for the reply. Yes, with the seals, shallow ground water could easily enter into the sump and corrode everything

  4. Mervin Wofford says:

    It is not sealed and there is corrosion

    1. Ben Thomas says:

      Hi Mervin. Exactly. There definitely should be some secure bushings around the pipes entering this sump.

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