What does a grinder pump do?
A grinder pump works like a garbage disposal – it grinds up wastewater from a home (i.e. toilet, shower, washing machine) and pumps it into the public sewer system. A grinder pump will normally run for one or two minutes and automatically turn off when the wastewater in the tank reaches the preset off level.
What is the difference between a grinder pump and a sewage pump?
Grinder pumps are a subtype of sewage pumps. Generally speaking, sewage pumps that are not grinder pumps can move sewage solids up to two inches in diameter that are easy to break down or dissolve. However, a general sewage pump that is not a grinder pump is usually less expensive and draws less power.
How long do grinder pumps last?
Grinder pumps do not need to be pumped out because they pump out the wastewater once the contents reach a certain level. Grinder pumps average eight years between service calls, so minimal regular maintenance is required when operated under normal conditions.
How much does it cost to replace grinder pump?
The average grinder pump cost is $2,050 for the pump, materials, and labor. Grinder pumps cost an average of $300, and homeowners spend $1,750 for installation and labor. Installation costs include $22 per hour for an electrician, $250 for permits, and at least $500 in contractor labor fees.
Should I buy a house with a grinder pump?
The standard home is built higher than the sewer line so that gravity will draw wastewater from the sewage system. Not all homes are in this position, and for those homes, it’s necessary to have a grinder pump. Otherwise, the wastewater will back up and contaminate the house.
What can a sewage grinder pump be used for?
Sewage Grinder pumps are designed to handle raw sewage pumping jobs, just like the Sewage Ejector pumps. However, Sewage Grinder pumps are much more powerful. These pumps can grind up sewage into a slurry and pump it at a very high pressure to its destination. There a couple of applications that these pumps are normally used in.
Where does the waste from a grinder pump go?
Grinder pump. A grinder pump is a wastewater conveyance device. Waste from water-using household appliances (toilets, bathtubs, washing machines, etc.) flows through the home’s pipes into the grinder pump’s holding tank.
How many p.s.i.does a grinder pump have?
Because a pressurized sewer main is under pressure from another sewage pump, it takes a pump that can overcome that pressure to pump liquids into that main. Sewage Grinder Pumps have the ability to do this, pumping liquid at nearly 60 P.S.I. Sewage Grinder pumps normally have a 1-1/4’’ discharge and range from 2 HP and up.
What’s the difference between a grinder pump and an ejector pump?
Sewage Grinder pumps have cutting blades that grind the raw sewage into a slurry before passing it through the discharge line. Sewage Grinder Pumps are designed to handle the same type of materials as a Sewage Ejector Pump, but have the ability to pass tougher solids.