Sewers
Sewer Pump Knowledge Base
What is the difference between a sewer pump and a sump pump? And how do you tell which one you've got? From what I have read, it seems like they are exactly the same thing. They both can pump clean water and waste water. My home warranty covers sump pumps, but not sewer pumps. I believe we have a grinder pump with blades, but it is pumped to the sewer system.
I have a sewer pump that emits odors in the home. I am on a sewer -not a septic system.how do I fix it? my sewer pump pushes the waste up from my basement to the sanitary sewer.when the wind is blowing from a certain direction, the house smells of sewer waste.what could be causing this problem?
what should I do if my outside sewer pump is going off? There are no phone numbers or information on the alarm or the sewer pump, and I can't find any info online. Help!?! If I could get away with fixing this without a plumber that would be good - my husband is the proud type.. And what would the plumber do to fix this?
Who is responsible for a grinder pump, sewer or property owner? We have septic and are hooking up to the new sewer lines they are putting in. My question is who will be responsible if there is ever a problem with the pump? Also if it matters they are putting it in for us. All we had to pay is a $60 sewer deposit.
Can a clog from other toilets or the vent cause a sewer ejector pump to not work? Basement toilet fills with water but doesn't flush. Last flush caused a foul sewer smell under the stairs where the pump is. The alarm didn't go off though.
what is the best sewer pump to install on a basement for a new bathroom and 2 washers? My main sewerline is 5ft above ground and a 15ft sewer pipe going to it
what kind of residential sewer system compressor pump do I need? I recently bought a house with its own personal sewer system. My toilet started backing up and bubbling when I run water out of the tub. I now noticed that the compressor umb is not running. What is wrong. I think the pump not running is the problem, but I do not know where and what kindof pumb to buy. I took the serial number and part number off the not working pump? Where should I go from here. signed female cavewoman.
does a sewer pump have a lot of sound? sewer pump meaning a motor sewer ejection pump...how often is the noise and what is the duration?
Sewer line pump a good idea? Our plumber suggested putting in a sewer line pump in the basement floor to force sewage through a low spot in our residential line to reach the main line. The cost is about $6000 less than digging up the yard & he assures us it will do the job. Does anyone have experience with this kind of pump...effective, reliable, etc.?
Do I need to vent a toilet and shower that is connected 7' away from a sewer ejection pump? I am installing a full bath in my basement. I know that the pump itself needs to be vented through the roof but does the toilet and shower need to be connected to this vent as well?
If you tie your sump pump into the main sewer line, is there a way to prevent backup sewage? I'm thinking of tying my sump pump to go into the sewer line rather than outside onto the lawn. However, if the sewer backs up, is there a way for me to prevent sewage from coming into my basement?
My sump pump drains into my sewer line. Why is this bad? Both my sump pump and my A/C condensate pump drain into my city sewer drain. I've been told this is bad & illegal but nobody knows why. Anyone?
How much coverage is recommended in your homeowner's policy for drain, sump-pump and sewer back-up? My current policy comes standard with $5,000 of coverage for drain and sewer back-up. If I have the option to purchase expanded coverage, should I do so?
where is the sewer pump on a 1996 Honda Civic? diagrams? what does it look like?
How does a Grinder Pump set-up work (Sewer)? Small Cottage (Kitchen and small Bathroom) needs to be pumped about 175 feet to closest sewer line.
How easy is it to get caught using a cross connection from your sump pump to sewer line? I'm not making excuses for doing this, but this could save me thousands of dollars in case a flood occurs in my basement. How would the city be able to tell without actually seeing it in my basement? And how would they be able to get in my basement without my permission? A warrant?
Should I get insurance to cover Sump Pump Overflow if I have a sewer connection? I don't know if some houses have Sump Pump's and others have sewer connections, or if they have both??
are sump in are basement doesnt have a pump.we want to put one in looks like this was hooked to the sewer.? there are 2 pipes coming in 1 is higher than the other other are they both bringing ground water in or does 1 bring it in and the other lets it out. usually are basment gets wet 2x a yr so thats why we want to add the pump hoping this helps. looks like they have caped the pipe to the sewer. but if one of the other pipes brings the water out cant we just hook the pump up and send it out that pipe or should we put it out the wall and into the yard. any suggestions.
Zoeller Sewer/Sump Pump dripping in Basement? This pump is about 8 inches below my septic line. It started dripping water from the pipe that contains the electrical supply for the pump. The water smells horrible!! What has happen to this thing? Hope you guys have some advise for me... The plumber told me I needed an electrician before he could come!!
Odd plumbing? I have a sump pump that is connected to my sewer line! why would anyone do that? If you follow the pipes, they eventually hook into the main sewer pipe. It appears to be leaking. Can I just seal it off at the main pipe. Any logical reason this backup pipeline exists? This was set up to empty a washer into the municipal sanitary system. It leaks a little because it is not plugged in, and probably catches a little backup now and then. The other sump pump properly drains out to the local ditch. I rigged my washer to directly empty into the sump hole, and out to the ditch. Is that legal?
Is there a code on how far a sump pump crock has to be from a wall or sewer lift crock? I want to move my sump pump crock between my baesment wall and my lift crock for the basement bathroom. When they installed the sump pump crock they lut it 4 feet from the wall and 2-3 feet from the lift crock.
For sewer pump dry pit, is the ventilation pumped in or out of the pit.? Do you suck air out of the bottom of the dry well or blow fresh air inti the bottom of the dry pit.
How do I estimate what a sewer lift pump costs to run monthly? I am leasing a commercial space. The landlord is responsible per the lease for all sewer-related expenses; however, I found out today when an electrician came out for an unrelated job that I have been paying the electricity to run the sewer lift station pump for the entire building! I thought I had something wrong because my electric bills have been 2-3 times what they were at my old lease space (500 sq feet smaller and NOT insulated like this space). I am going to approach the landlord with the situation and demand repayment and that they immediately take the lift station pump off of my meter and install a separate meter and power source to run the lift station. How do I determine what the average cost for running this lift station is on a daily basis? I've been paying for it for 6 months. I need specifics. My electrical use changes monthly, depending on the need for heat and cooling. That's not the answer I'm looking for.
Ejector pump tank full of water, after replacement with a new one, why? In my basement, there is an ejector pump to pump water to the sewer. It pumped water very slowly. I called a plumber, and he told me I need to replace the ejector pump. He charged me $550 for this job. Two days after, the pump is not working, the water continued to go thru the pump and won't stop. We had to turn off the pump to stop the continued water pumping. The plumber came again today and he said there are two problems, that he did not diagnose before: 1) In the room where the water softener is, there is one pipe that is connected to ejector pump, there is a blockage in the pipe, which slowed down the pumping water out to the sewer. He has fixed this blockage today. 2) The 2nd issue is the container/tub (ejector pump tank) was full of water, and he is not sure why that happened. He said the tank was not full of water, the first time when he came last week to give estimate. But when he came the 2nd time to replace the ejector pump, he said the tank was full of water, so as today. He asked us to keep an eye on it, in case the tank is full of water again. I do not like his answer, that means he does not know how to fix it, and charged me with $550. Can you help with this situation. Do you know what could possibly wrong to cause the ejector pump tank to be full of water, even after he replaced with a new ejector pump. Thanks
Sewer Sump Pump-Problems? Debris was caught in fan--I cleaned it out and washed it out inside and out. It looked like it was running fine. I primed it and when i put it in water it would not pump out and all it did was hum Any Ideas- new one is 200
I want to install washer/dryer in basement, how does waste water get pumped to sewer line in ceiling? The basement has a water heater in it, the house has the connections for the washer in the kitchen area upstairs The plumbing/pipes for the house are exposed in the basement ceiling. One of my concerns is how the water from the washer is pumped up into the sewer line in the ceilling
If a $200k house has sump pump failure or sewer backup, what are ballpark estimates for the damage (avg & max)? I'm trying to figure out how much sump pump failure and sewer backup insurance my mother should have on her house with a finished basement. I've already estimated the likelihood of it happening with reasonable accuracy, but I have no idea how to estimate the possible damage that could occur. I realize there's no way to get a very accurate figure by asking this here, so I'm just looking for ballpark figures for how much damage an incident could cause. I'd like to know what an average amount of damage might be, and also a worst-case scenario (water up to ground level, etc). But ANY information would be better than what I have now, so thanks for any at all!
How much to get a sewer tank pumped? I think it needs it, I kepep smelling a foul odor, but it is coming from the washer room, it goes away after I wash clothes, but the stagnent smell comes back, Also noticed the toilet back up one day, and sink drains slow...Mind me, I just moved into this place less than a month ago, so did I cause this already?
How does a sump pump with in relation to a drainage system and sewer system? Does the stuff from the toilet & sink go in the sewer system and whatever water that seeps in from the ground go in the drainage system, or are they connected? If it all goes into the same system what is a sump pump for? Does it just deal with overflow (and the thought being no poop will rise that high)? What does it mean in one of the drains in the basement is flooding but the sump pump doesn't have a lot of water in it? Is there a clog between the drain and the sump pump or in the sewer? D'oh! I meant "How does a sump pump WORK in relation..."
Any suggestions for a sewer-like smell coming from sump pump after doing laundry? Our washer and dryer is located in our basement beside our sump pump. Last night and on occasion, after the washer empties its water into the sump pit, our house fills with a really gross sewer-rotten egg smell. It doesn't happen every time we do laundry, but the sump pit gets real sudsy. To remedy the smell, we end up spraying the sides of the sump pit with a garden hose and pour in a bottle of bleach. This seems to work, but just would like to know why the smell keeps coming back and what the cause would be. Thanks in advance!
Im looking to install a sink in my basement but would need a tank and pump for the waste. Any ideas? Im sure its been done by many ppl. Im just trying to find the right tank and pump for the job. One that when it gets filled to a certain level the pump will turn on and pump it to my sewer pipes. I need it since my sink would be lower then my pipes run. Any ideas or websites would be greatly appreciated
ASAP...How high will a pump on a washing machine pump the waste water? ASAP...My laundry room is in my basement about 6' below my sewer line. Does the pump on a washing machine have enough power to pump the waste water up that high?
how is the rotary vane vacuum pump work and what is its component? i want to know how the rotary vane vacuum pump which used in the sewer cleaning work and what is the difference between it and the centrifugal pump working method. please i need this answer as soon as poosible.
Can I clean out my own sewer? I bought a house in the country ayear and a half ago. The previous owner said that he had the sewer pumped out every 2 years at the cost of about 700 bucks. Can't I do that myself? How? Do I rent some equipment? Where do I take it (i have a field that could use fertilizer). Do I treat it with something when I'm done. This doesn't seem like rocket science. Plus, it'd be a great story to tell my grandkids some day.
Why does New York City pump nitrogen into the sewers? I've noticed huge tanks of nitrogen on the corners, pumping the gas into the sewers. Why do they do that?
Where can I find a water pump that I can operate with a bicycle? I want to be able to pump water from a utility sink to the sewer pipe that is about 4' high in the basement. It doesn't have to be high pressure, just enough to get the water out. I'm looking for the pump without the motor, the bicycle will be the motor. I want to be able to connect the bicycle to the pump with a belt. I like your idea about the pully against the back tire, but where do I get the pump from? What kind of pump can I use?
i was wonder about whose responsibiltie it was for the sewer? we own our own house, but we pay for the land it sits on to a landlord, i was wondering whose responsibilite it would be to have the sewer pumped out, ?
Sewer Pumps upgrading? Hi, Please consider the scenario below: There is a Sewage pump station having 2 pumps in the wet well and 2 dry pumps (i.e. booster pumps) in the dry well next to t. Sewer comes into wet well and gets pumped to the dry well and gets pumped again out to the main. We want to get rid of the dry well and booster pumps but instead replace the wet well pumps with larger ones to handle the same conditoin (i.e. inlet sewer) each pair of pumps in each well are 1 duty (i.e. they don't run simultenously!) I have the duty point of wet well pumps and have the detailed existing design wit me. I also have the average run time (hours/day) for each well. therefore, I have already caclculated how much water will be delivered out of wet well in L/S. Since, I don;t have the duty point of Dry Well pumps, not sure what to do next. Could you please tell me how can I go about it? Thanks ok, I've just found out that dry well pumps have the same duty point as wet well pumps. so, now how should I go about it? Thanks
What happens when a sump pump is shooting water out the top of the outside pipes? My yard has a very damp area that I believe is being caused by my neighbors malfunctioning sump pump. You can hear the pump run and then water shoots out of the outside pipes on to the ground. My understanding is the water should be sent out a pipe into the water sewer. I believe this excess water is affecting the concrete in my yard. Any ideas?
do i need to pump d box in my leeching field? i have been having some nasty sewer smell for a while when we wash clothes and dishes. i heard it may be a blocked vent pipe, but some buddies of mine said that i might have to pump the d box in my leeching field? i didn't even know a leeching field had such a thing? is this true, do i have to pump this box in my leeching field?
where does the water from the sump pump go? does it get pumped out into the yard/property or does it go to the sewer? does the water and (stuff) from the toilet go into the sewer? is the sewer strictly waste and contamination? what about the water from the laundry, kitchen/bathroom sinks? does that got to sump pump or sewer? AND, can i drain rain/groundwater into my sump pump? thank you in advance...
washer drainage, i have city sewer and i live in an older house, where do i hook up the washer drain hose? do i hook up the hose with the main sewer line that goes into the ground right by my washer, or do i drain it into a hole where water drains out if my basement floods, i dont have a sump pump.
why with the lack of rain dothe city or county pump hundreds mabey thousands of gallons of water down sewer? Isee all the time pumping water from fire hydrents why not capture and reuse
Why does my sump pump pit smell? I have a sump pump pit in my basement. There is a large inlet into the pit that seems to be coming from the outside area, probably drain tile? Someone installed a car port and new concrete in back of the house and put in 2 drains that run into the pump. The pump pumps into a pipe upward that goes directly into the main drain sewer pipe. There is a trap in this pipe. There is allways a stinky smell coming from the pit. It appears the smell comes from the big inlet from the outside. When the pump evacuates the pit, the inlet whole is exposed above the water level. Is this a problem? Should that water be over the inlet hole? Any help please.
Anyone know anything about sewer/drain backup systems and home owners insurance? I just bought a house and my insurance agent told me to make sure and find out if the house has a sewer/drain backup system. Such as a sump pump. And if it doesnt then I think I'm "supposed" to get some extra "thing" on my home owners insurance to cover that. Anyone know anything about any of that????
Can anyone tell me where to find a self contained shower stall with a pump? Years ago I recall seeing a self contained shower stall that had a pump and float valve in the base. It was designed for use in a basement where the sewer drain was higher than the floor. I can not seem to find one anywhere and the home centers all tell me they don't know where to get one. Does anyone know where I can get one or at least who makes them?
Can a washing machine be plumbed into a sewer line.? My washing machine pump recently stoped working. My husband now wants to plumb it into our sewer drain, We are just curious if this is possible.
What is the difference between a septic sewer system and public sewer service? Does a septic system need to get pumped out? What other types of sewer systems are there and which is best?
why do they pump nitrogen into the sewers in mannhattan, ny? there were to large nitrogen tanks running into the sewers. what for?
Why does my bathroom smell like sewer gas? Our home (of 5years) is on septic and we've never had any trouble with back ups or had to have it pumped. In the last year, the master bath (remodeled 4 years ago) has begun to smell like sewer gas. It occurs most often after the shower is used, but doesn't necessarily come from the shower. The husband recently replaced the wax seal on the toilet, These episodes seem to occur in random spurts.
ASAP...How high will a pump on a washing machine pump the waste water? ASAP...My laundry room is in my basement about 6' below my sewer line. Does the pump on a washing machine have enough power to pump the waste water up that high?
sewer smell in basement. big pumps push out sewage but it sits in tank until it rises high enough to get pumpd? the smell is in my basement apartment because of the sewage sitting there.what can i do to eliminate the odors.
How do the people that live in Varansi and drink water from the Ganges and bathe in it stay alive? The Ganges is a literal sewer. It is completely black and septic. Every 7 kms there are 30 sewers pumping waste into it, and people dumb thousands of dead people, cattle, and dogs in it daily. People bathe in it, drink the water, go to the toilet in it and cook with the water! How are they not dead? And what about the people who fish the dead human carcasses from the river and eat them for religious purposes? How do they stay alive?
What should I look for concerning a possible backed up water sewer line? I suspect the ejector pump has failed, or tree roots are blocking the line. Everytime someone takes a dump, it tends to smell near the ejector well, and the smell seems to seep up to the toilets. The smell passes after an hour or so, which leads me to think there is some flow, but it is backed up?
we have a sewer smell only with cold weather? We have been experiencing a sewer smell with cold weather when we do the wash or take a shower. We have had the septic tank pumped. We have checked all drains and we have made sure that all drains are trapped. Does anyone have any idea what this could be? We don't have any water out back near the leech field so we know that its not backed up there. Thanks
How can I get over my rabbit dieing? He was only 1/12 years old. And he died yesterday because he fell down like a sewer pump thing in my basement and I didn't know until my dad looked in there and saw Thumper. I have had a lot of deaths in my life. And I'm really sad. What should I do..... I have another rabbit. I had two at the same time. But the one that died I had longer....
I have part dirt and part wood basement. Recently I had a sewer back up and everything (poo) included backed u up and mixed with the dirt. Any suggestions of how to get it out. It is plugging my sump pump. Help. It really smells bad too.
What is the purpose of a sump pump? How does it do in relation to a drainage system and/or sewer system? I have city sewer.
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