Grinder Pump Problems

In the case of a grinder pump a sump pump connected to the sewer system may raise your electric rates and shorten the life of your grinder pump.

Grinder pump problems.

They can damage or cause premature problems parts wearing out with your pump or build up in the tank and block your pump from working properly. The following items should not be introduced into the grinder pump station or any sewer system. Grease and dirt can build up in the grinder pump and create blockage. It can also inflict serious damage to the pipes.

When your grinder pump stops working that could mean some serious problems for your home septic system. However some chemicals and substances can adversely impact a grinder pump and may cause safety hazards. These pumps are often buried underground and can be difficult to access by those who are not. Never connect a sump pump to the grinder pump.

This will freeze the waste inside and stop the pump from working. The homeowner shall be responsible to maintain the ground around the pump basin within a 5 foot radius so that the ground is sloped enough to prevent rainfall from pooling next to the basin and. A properly maintained grinder pump should be able to handle wastewater from the kitchen bathroom laundry etc. Professionals can solve the problem and bury the pump deeper.

Please check the labels on all chemicals before using or disposing. Do not flush the toilets run the dishwater use a washing machine or have a shower because this could cause the septic tank to fill up and send wastewater back up through.