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Old 11-20-2012, 07:00 AM
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I would put the sump on foam at least rather than strait on the concrete. Not sure what the lines might be other than maybe there's a small dip in the floor and your seeing the oddly reflected light. It could also just be light reflected off the edges of the glass in the strange patterns you can see in the pic.
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Old 11-20-2012, 02:14 PM
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Agreed put the sump on some rigid foam, doesn't have to be perfectly level but needs to be evenly supported as the concrete won't be flat, it never is.
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Old 11-20-2012, 03:27 PM
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Might be scratches on the glass for being shifted into place on the floor.. Hard to say.

Definitely get some pink insulation board under there ..
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Old 11-20-2012, 03:44 PM
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thanks guys. Do i still need the foam if it has the black trim around it?
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Old 11-20-2012, 03:57 PM
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Personally, I would... it would be extra protection for the glass and insulation against heat loss in the winter months..
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Old 11-20-2012, 05:17 PM
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Old 11-20-2012, 05:46 PM
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Foam for sure buddy;p
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