What Are Submersible Sewage Pumps Used For?

Submersible sewage pumps have been around for decades. These modern marvels are fully functional even when completely submerged in liquid. The designs behind these sewage pumps are ingenious, and they are utilized in both commercial and residential settings. These pumps have one main function, moving waste.

Many times gravity cannot be used to move waste as it is in many normal households and businesses. Simple physics will tell us that if we have one location which is lower than another and we need to move the liquid from that first location, the liquid is going to need some assistance. This is where the submersible sewage pump comes into play. These pumps are designed to move waste up hill where it can either be treated or moved on to a treatment center.

There are number of commercial submersible sewage pumps in operation. Many waste treatment plants will use these pumps to move a large volume of waste from one area to another. In these settings these pumps are generally made of stainless steel to hold up to a high volume of everyday use.

In residential settings these submersible pumps are often much more inexpensive. These pumps can often be found made of plastic, although they may need to be replaced more often. Many homes need a sewage pump to help transport waste uphill if the home is located at a lower elevation. These pumps can easily be installed by licensed plumbers or the homeowner with the correct knowledge. Residential submersible sewage pumps are readily available at many different outlets including home improvement stores, farm supplies, and plumbing outlets. Plumbing parts retailers will often have a much better selection of pumps available and be able to provide specialized knowledge for their installation, or referrals to a plumber which can install the pump for you.

Sewage Problems in Your Home May Not be Related to Your Sewage Pump

Encountering a problem with your sewage system can create a real headache. A problem such as this will require you to stop using all of the plumbing devices in your home. This means no flushing toilets, no laundry, no showers, and so on. With most problems a call to the plumber should get your life back on track relatively quickly. However, some problems with your sewer system may take extensive repairs to get your system working properly again.

Many people usually consider their sewage pump is the prime suspect when everything stops working. This is usually evidenced by sewage backing up from the well in which the sewage pump is located. Sewage pumps are usually easily inspected by a plumber which can tell right away if this is your problem or not. However, as long as you only send certain items down the drains the sewage pump is typically quite reliable. Items such as feminine hygiene products being flushed down toilets can cause problems with the sewage pump. Also, there are many other items such as dental floss, certain food scraps, and whatever else kids can find to send down a toilet which can give the sewage pump problems.

If a plumber finds no problem with your sewage pump the problem is probably somewhere in the sewer line between your sewage pump and the main city sewer line. In instances such as these plumbers can send small remote cameras down this line to determine the problem. There are several problems which can affect this main line.

Tree roots are one of the biggest culprits when it comes to problems in these lines. Roots can often break through these lines searching for water. As these roots grow in the drain lines they start catching debris which can eventually lead to clogs.

Also, in many parts of the country the winter season will cause several freezes and thaws. This constant cycle creates stress on the pipe which can lead to breaking. Certain soil compositions will be much more vulnerable to this constricting action. Warmer climates with mild winters can rule this problem out.

Finally, the problem in the sewer line may simply be a loose connection. This is a problem which can happen in newer homes and older homes. In older homes connections may simply come apart because of age. In newer home construction a sewer line may not be properly connected or connected at all.

In all cases problems such as these in a main sewer line will need to be dug up to correct the problem. These types of repairs can be extensive and often times expensive.

 

 

The Basics of Sewage Pumps

I found a nice article that I wanted to share with the readers of this blog who might be interested in learning a little bit about how plumbers overcome gravity to move waste products. The article is called Sewage Pump Guide, and it is available on another major plumbing website that I've come to like. I would encourage you all to go check it out if you get a chance. That site also has information on several specific types of sewage pumps as well: grinder pumps, agitator pumps, ejector pumps, etc. It gives some nice background on each and if you are trying to decide which pump would be right for your particular situation I would encourage you to go ahead and read a few of those guides. If you are in the market to buy a sewage pump then I would highly recommend that you shop around and use some of the comparison sites that are available to consumers online. This can save you big money in the long run. OK short post today, I'm off to install my new pair of feng shui water fountains, I need some good karma!