The sewage waste ejector motor must be strong enough to pump waste to a certain level. It will work but over time that rubber flex coupling can give way and result in sewage waste being sprayed into the basement. Sometimes in order to quickly install or repair a sewage ejector system a homeowner or handy person will use rubber flex couplings to connect the sewage ejection pipe with the outflow line.
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Also things like cooking grease and oils should not be disposed in the drain as well as it can cause problems with the sewage pump ejector motor and/or the sewage basin. Yes, the kitchen may have a food disposer in the kitchen sink, but too much food waste can build up in the sewage basin causing future problems. It is better to throw away (or compost) household food waste. So it is important to not dispose of things that can cause problems with the sewage ejector motor. Especially in a home where there is only one sewage ejector pump when that pump goes down the entire household use of toilets, showers and sinks can also shutdown. Putting in things like feminine hygiene products, prophylactics, kid toys, paper towels and more in the drain will cause problems for the sewage ejector. Typical sewage ejector pumps can handle up to 2 inch solids. Putting the wrong things down the drain can cause sewage ejector problems and premature motor burnout. Sewage grinder pumps not only cost more but need maintenance more frequently since the grinder part of the pump is often time a blade of some sort that needs replacing with regular frequency. Typically, you will see the sewage grinder pump in a commercial setting (like a restaurant, industrial or some other business). A sewage grinder pump will have a pump with blades that helps to grind up the sewage which makes it easier to discharge into the main sewer line. Most homes use sewage ejector pumps and not sewage grinder pumps. If a homeowner hears their pump running continuously, they should immediately monitor the operation as that motor could eventually burn out and leave them with a situation where they can’t use the toilets, showers and sinks in the house until the sewage pump is repaired or replaced. These sewage ejector pumps usually only run when the wastewater is at a certain level and should not be running continuously. These pumps are submersed in the wastewater and when the wastewater level reaches a certain level a float sensor is triggered causing the motor to power on and pump the waste out of the basic.
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There are also various piping for draining wastewater into the sewage basin as well as pipes connected to the sewer line and a vent line pipe.Ī standard sewage ejector pump is designed to pump out sewage and can handle a certain size of solids to be pumped out of the basin.
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There will be a sewage basin where all the wastewater is collected until pumped to the outside sewage line, a sewage ejector pump or sewage grinder pump (sometimes two pumps with one serving as a backup), and a high-water alarm. The sewage ejector system consists of several components. In this article learn about the key components of a sewage ejector system, how to make sure the sewage ejector system runs properly and maintenance tips. Proper maintenance and use of the sewage ejector system is a must in order to avoid a dirty backup of sewage in the basement. A sewage ejector system may be needed for part of the house that is below the sewer line such as a basement or the entire house may be built with a sewage ejector system at the lowest point of the house. Some houses due to placement need a sewage ejector system in order to take the household wastewater and pump it to the sewage line outside of the house. How To Maintain A Sewage Ejector System In Your House