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Bud- I do heat with oil. Speedbump- It makes sense that a pump was bolted there at some point. This "pit" you see in my basement floor is at the lowest point, all water drains to this area. I'm also not quite sure, though, what the two inch pipe has to do with it. If I'm feeling brave this...

Hi- Thanks again for helping me ID this thing in my basement. It's dry and I've cleaned it up a bit --I've attached better photos. The bolted on plate is definitely thicker than I thought. I have room to put in a sump pump next to this thing so that's what I'll do-- I'm just going...

Thanks guys-- As soon as the water subsides a bit, I'll try drilling a small hole as you suggest. If nothing squirts out then I'll feel pretty safe trying to remove the cap. I'll post back here what I find. thanks. -Nate

Hi Guys- I have something installed in a 6" deep well in my basement floor that I can't identify. I'm assuming it's an old pump of some sort, but there is no electrical service to it that I can see. I've attached photos. For size reference, the bricks around the edge are regular sized. I'd...