Grinder Pump Problems

A properly maintained grinder pump should be able to handle wastewater from the kitchen bathroom laundry etc.

Grinder pump problems.

Please check the labels on all chemicals before using or disposing. Grease and dirt can build up in the grinder pump and create blockage. 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. However some chemicals and substances can adversely impact a grinder pump and may cause safety hazards.

The first thing that you should do is stop using water in your home. The following items should not be introduced into the grinder pump station or any sewer system. 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. This will freeze the waste inside and stop the pump from working.

Professionals can solve the problem and bury the pump deeper. A grinder pump or sump pump is a waste management device designed to be used with toilets washing machines dishwashers showers and other devices that produce waste water the grinder pump turns all of this water carried waste into a kind of slurry which is then transported to local sewer systems. 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. Never connect a sump pump to the grinder pump.

These pumps are often buried underground and can be difficult to access by those who are not. It can also inflict serious damage to the pipes.