But if he overrides the float signal by manually operating the relay to no effect, then the float signal is not the issue.
No offense to the OP intended but since he didn't comment on a float test I'm guessing when he says he is 'jumping the relay' he's also by-passing the float in doing so.
Hat's off to him for diving in and trying to figure things out.
In doing so he's managed to pump the system down manually which I'm sure has been quite helpful.
This comment from the OP is also quite admirable..
We’re still friendly enough, as we’re still co-parenting outlets boys, so not that big of a deal.Great example for his sons!
