Typically, sewage anddrain wastewateris moveddownwardby gravity to the main sewer or septic line.
So, if the waste needs to moveupward, a sewage ejector pump is required.
Learn about sewage ejector pumps and determine if you need one for your home.
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What Is a Sewage Ejector Pump?
A sewage ejector pump lifts waste or sewage water upward to the main sewer or septic line.
If the sewer line runs upward, a pump is needed.
If the line runs downward, a pump is not needed.
Sewage ejector pumps are also common in homes withseptic drain-field systems.
Homes in rural locations may have a septic drainage field or holding tank above the bathroom or laundry room.
They are also available for commercial applications, but these require a much larger sump basin.
But there are a few basic maintenance duties it’s possible for you to take on yourself.
Frequently check the oil level and top it off as needed.
see to it that the pump is working by turning the circuit breaker off and on again.
Installation Considerations
Before installing a sewage ejector pump, check with your local building department.
Different communities may have unique plumbing and building codes and permit requirements.
Any work involving septic or sewer lines will likelyrequire a permit.
Ejector pumps come in various sizes (horsepower), and the basins have different hold capacities.
If an ejector pump fails, raw sewage can back up into your house.
If the pump fails, stop using all plumbing in the house and immediately call a plumber.
If the pump turns on and pumps out water, it is working properly.
An ejector pump typically can push sewage up to 30 feet vertically (or, head height).
Gravity takes over after the waste reaches the head height.
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