Grinder Pump Problems

However some chemicals and substances can adversely impact a grinder pump and may cause safety hazards.

Grinder pump problems.

Grease and dirt can build up in the grinder pump and create blockage. These pumps are often buried underground and can be difficult to access by those who are not. However a frozen pump can still occur for a pump that wasn t placed deep enough. Professionals can solve the problem and bury the pump deeper.

The homeowner shall be responsible to maintain the ground around the pump basin within a 5 foot radius so that the ground is sloped enough to prevent rainfall from pooling next to the basin and. It can also inflict serious damage to the pipes. A properly maintained grinder pump should be able to handle wastewater from the kitchen bathroom laundry etc. Never connect a sump pump to the grinder pump.

Please check the labels on all chemicals before using or disposing. The first thing that you should do is stop using water in your home. Do not flush the toilets run the dishwater use a washing machine or have a shower because this could cause the septic tank to fill up and send wastewater back up through. This will freeze the waste inside and stop the pump from working.

In the case of a grinder pump a sump pump connected to the sewer system may raise your electric rates and shorten the life of your grinder pump. The following items should not be introduced into the grinder pump station or any sewer system.