How to Replace Septic Pumps
Septic pumps range in duties to create a functioning septic system used to process the waste material from a residential property. A grinder pump is used to grind and process waste material into small pieces for easy breakdown. A sump pump is used if a septic system is placed on a hill, or if the leach field is located above the septic system. If one of these necessary pumps fails, a septic alarm will sound, indicating there is a developing issue. Does this Spark an idea?
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Look for specific issues to diagnose which pump is broken. If the toilets are not flushing properly or are slow to drain, or if back-up is accumulating in the basement, the grinder pump is in need of repair. If the waste material is not being moved to the drain field, this indicates that your sump pump is broken.
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Locate the broken pump. Septic systems are usually located in the basement of your home. The grinder pump will be connected to a drainage pipe that flows to the septic tank system. Electrical wiring will be attached to this pump. Disconnect all the wiring, paying close attention to what goes where for reinstallation purposes. Turn off the electricity before you handle the electrical wiring.
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Connect the wiring of the new pump according to the instructions provided with purchase. Add additional wiring if necessary. Turn on the electricity and test the pump. Once it is in working order and installed, the septic tank system will be operational.
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Remove the old sump pump after unplugging the unit from the outlet. Remove this pump from the sump pit. Gently remove the flexible piping to check the valve.
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Replace the old pump with a new one just as you disassembled the original unit with the reverse procedure. Follow the exact installation instructions provided by the manufacturer.
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Turn the electricity back on and test your sump pump.
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