![]() While doing this job I examined the check valve because things didn't sound right (what does it mean when you know there might be a problem with your sewer ejection system because it doesn't "sound" right?) and discovered that the flap had been torn off and was just bouncing around within the valve. Once I removed the crud it seemed to work okay, although I will have to do more testing. There was "crud" on the float and, while the float did rise with the water level, it would not trigger the pump. The reason for my question is because I have had to remove the sealed cover, and go back in to correct an issue with the float not triggering the pump.again. I am now worried that the flap is unable to take the force of the water being discharged. The one that recently failed was from Lowes and cost about $60? It was installed vertically on the ejection pipe by the original plumber. Are these things prone to failing, or can I purchase a better one. The circular flap was torn off from the rubber "hinge" on the inside of the check valve. Recently the pump would not start because the float ball for the pump was caked with scum and it would not rise to the correct "angle" to trigger the pump.Īlso the check valve has failed and it was less than 2 years old. The sewage pit gets gummed up with, what I am assuming, is soap scum from the laundry and shower. The bathroom is not used for solid waste (no #2), but is used for liquid waste (yes #1). Can a decent pump be had in this price range? I think the one I have now was somewhere between $200-$250.Is there a way to prevent the build-up of soap scum for a sewage ejector pit? Currently the sewage ejector system services the laundry room and a bathroom located in the basement. I guess I'm off to buy a new pump!īeing quite "budget minded", I'd really like to spend no more than $250-$300 on the new pump if at all possible. Since the latest episode last night it has not experienced any more problems so far, though I know it's only a matter of time before it happens again. It's like it was jammed up internally? Since then it's been hit-or-miss as to whether it will work or not. I looked the thing over for some time and I just couldn't find anything which could have jammed it up and I didn't hear anything bouncing around inside when manipulating it. I relatively easily got it to move and it then spun freely. At first the impeller wouldn't budge - like it was jammed up. The first time this happened, about a year ago, I opened the basin, pulled out the pump, and tried turning it by hand. If it makes a difference, it is the type with a "tethered float switch". I bought it at Lowes - not that that helps. I went looking to see if I still had the box for the pump, but I couldn't come up with anything. Thank you guys for the information so far. So is threr anything else I can check or do before going out and buying a new pump? I have heard that they can become air locked, but I know for a fact that a vent hole was drilled in the pipe coming out of the pump at the height recommended by the manufacturer. ![]() ![]() When this happens I can hear the pump trying to start, and then cut back off. I do know that it is not an electrical problem. I figured it has to be a faulty pump, but I'm no expert and I'm definitely not a plumber. Sometimes it will only go a day before having problems again. Sometimes it will go a month or two with no issues at all. Tonight I had to whack the pipe three separate times while testing it out. After that, most of the time it is fine for a while. When it acts up, it's like the impeller is jammed, but if I whack the pipe where it comes through the floor, usually it will start and eject all of the sewage. It fails to start for no apparent reason. Well I've been having intermittent problems with it for about a year now, but lately it has been much worse. ![]() The basin/pump is under the floor and the way it is set up, the pipe from the pump comes up through the floor about 2 feet and connects to the main sewage pipe there (in a closet in the kitchen). It is used for the downstairs kitchen and bathroom and is used quite a bit. I've had this sewage pump for a couple of years.
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