Can you use a grinder pump with a septic system?

It is not recommended to use a Sewage Grinder Pump when pumping sewage from a residence to a septic tank. The sewage gets ground up into such a fine slurry that once it enters the septic tank the solids do not ever separate from the liquid and get passed on to the secondary system.

How long does a sewage grinder pump last?

7 to 10 years
While most sewage ejector pumps are designed to withstand at least 7 to 10 years of use, with some even lasting much longer, occasionally problems do arise long before the pump has reached the end of its life span.

How often should a grinder pump run?

Grinder pumps do not need to be pumped out because they pump out the wastewater once the contents reach a certain level. Grinder pumps average eight years between service calls, so minimal regular maintenance is required when operated under normal conditions.

Should I buy a house with a grinder pump?

The standard home is built higher than the sewer line so that gravity will draw wastewater from the sewage system. Not all homes are in this position, and for those homes, it’s necessary to have a grinder pump. Otherwise, the wastewater will back up and contaminate the house.

Can a grinder pump be used in a septic system?

Grinder pumps feature sharp blades that are able to grind solid waste into manageable slurries that can be easily transported out of the home and into a sanitary or septic system. Designed to provide years of reliable performance, sewage grinder pumps can handle even the toughest solids without getting clogged.

How many gallons per minute can a sewage grinder pump pump?

They will pump low volumes of sewage (30 Gallons Per Minute or less), but can push it over longer distances (thousands of feet) and can handle head pressures of up to 130 feet. It is not recommended to use a Sewage Grinder Pump when pumping sewage from a residence to a septic tank.

How many p.s.i.does a grinder pump have?

Because a pressurized sewer main is under pressure from another sewage pump, it takes a pump that can overcome that pressure to pump liquids into that main. Sewage Grinder Pumps have the ability to do this, pumping liquid at nearly 60 P.S.I. Sewage Grinder pumps normally have a 1-1/4’’ discharge and range from 2 HP and up.

What kind of pump does a grinder pump use?

Sewage grinder pumps have cutting blades that macerate the solids before pumping into the line. This style of pump is designed to be used in residential and commercial pumping applications and high pressure sewage pump applications including pumping long distances, high lifts, or to a pressurized city sewer main.

Can a sewage grinder pump be used in a septic tank?

It is not recommended to use a sewage grinder pump to pump directly into a septic tank. Sewage Grinder Pumps are designed to handle raw sewage and solid waste materials. Sewage grinder pumps have cutting blades that macerate the solids before pumping into the line.

When to use a grinder or gravity sewer pump?

When pumping sewage to a gravity sewer main. In summary, not all sewage handling pumps are Grinder Pumps and a Sewage Grinder pump is not always necessary to pump raw sewage. In fact, in most cases a Sewage Ejector pump is the much better option.

When does a grinder pump need to be used?

When pumping sewage to a septic tank. When pumping sewage to a gravity sewer main. In summary, not all sewage handling pumps are Grinder Pumps and a Sewage Grinder pump is not always necessary to pump raw sewage. In fact, in most cases a Sewage Ejector pump is the much better option.

What does a check valve on a sump pump do?

A check valve allows water to flow in only one direction, preventing back-flow of sewage or ground water that’s being pumped out of your home. When the sump pump kicks in and flushes the ground water out of your basement, the water presses the check valve open as it flows through.