Septic Tank Pump Problems
Septic pumps, also know as sewage pumps and grinder pumps, are devices that remove sewage from a building. They move solids and must either generate enough force to push the solids through pipes or must grind the sewage into smaller pieces so that the sewage will fit. Septic systems do not have any moving parts, so problems in a septic system are fortunately very easy to figure out and resolve. Does this Spark an idea?
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Clog
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Septic tank owners can have alarms installed on their septic tanks to alert the owners when something is wrong with the tank. The majority of problems in a septic system come from clogs. The easiest way to fix a clog in a septic system is to run a plumber's snake through it. If a plumber's snake doesn't work, you must dig up and expose the lids in the septic system and check to see if the liquid level is at or above the inlet level. If the water is at the inlet level, send a hose up the inlet and clear out the line. If the liquid is above the inlet level, the leaching system probably failed, which is a temporary issue. There is also the rare chance that there is a clog in the outlet of the septic tank.
Full Tanks
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Septic tanks eventually fill up to a point where the solids can overwhelm the tank's storage capacity, causing the septic system to back up. Technicians must use pumps to suck the solid waste matter out of the septic tank. You can minimize the frequency with which you need to pump out the septic tank by flushing only waste and toilet paper down the toilet, by not using a kitchen garbage disposal, and by minimizing water usage.
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Tank Inspection
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During the pump-out, septic tank owners can take the opportunity to check the water level of the outlet pipe to determine if the outlet pipe has a leak. If the outlet pipe has minor backflow, the pipe might have a sag, while major backflow can indicate a clog in the drain field system.
Sewage in Corners
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When sewage gets stuck in the corners of a septic tank, septic tank owners should use a spoon to break up the sewage so that the pump can free the sewage.
Tank Damage
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While the walls of a septic tank may look filthy, do not power-wash the septic tank walls or scrub them because this can reduce the structural integrity of the walls. Immediately after the septic tank is drained, you should check the tank to see if there are any signs of damage such as holes or cracks.
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