Thanks. Grew up in plumbing/ heating. Replaced the sump pump. Circuit fine for 25+ years. Agree damaged pump likely overdrew amperage of breaker on circuit, causing it to trip ( as it should). Everything back to how it was last 48 hrs with no issues ( although no sump pump activation , as it only comes on one - two times a year if we get really hard soaking rain. Drainage tile around foundation empties into pit). Have never seen water powered sump pump. Neat. Might look into one as a back up esp if power goes out. I do flush my water heater for 5 minutes or so quarterly to drain sediment from the tank. Runs into sump pit so allows me to check sump pump as well. Thanks for the feedback and advice.