Does everyone have a grinder pump?
You actually may not need one or have one. A grinder pump is designed to aid homes that are located lower than the nearest municipal sewer line. Not all homes are in this position, and for those homes, it’s necessary to have a grinder pump.
What is the lifespan of a grinder pump?
You can expect a sewage grinder pump to last 6 to 16 years, with an average of 9 years. A grinder pump is installed along the drain line to a municipal sewer system or private septic tank when the pipe slope is not enough to flow by gravity.
How far can a grinder pump pump?
Sewage Grinder pumps normally have a 1-1/4” discharge and range from 2 HP and up. They will pump low volumes of sewage (30 Gallons Per Minute or less), but can push it over longer distances (thousands of feet) and can handle head pressures of up to 130 feet.
How much does it cost to install a grinder pump?
The average cost for installing the grinder pump is approximately $4,000-$5,000, but varies per property. The cost for electricity to the grinder pump is similar to that of a 40-watt light bulb, which is about $15 to $20 per year. This is in addition to the connection fee of $2,530.
What is the average cost to replace a grinder pump?
Can you use a grinder pump with a septic system?
From there, it is transported to the pressurized sewer main. Septic grinder pumps should not be paired with septic tank systems because the slurry is so finely ground that it won’t separate from the liquid once inside the septic tank.
How often should a grinder pump run?
The pump is programmed to operate in cycles, rather than continuously. Cycles are determined by the amount of water used. Usually after 20 gallons have entered the tank, your grinder pump will turn on. On a typical day, this cycle will repeat itself 10 to 20 times.
How much electricity does a grinder pump use?
Operation costs will vary depending on the frequency of use of the grinder pump. A typical single family home will use 250 gallons of water per day. The grinder pump for this home will consume about 200 kwh of electricity per year. At $0.15/kwh x 200 kwh = $30.00 of electricity per year to operate the grinder pump.
What’s the life expectancy of a grinder pump?
The typical life expectancy for a grinder pump is between eight to ten years. With the proper maintenance and care, you could get fifteen years out of one. Now, this depends on what you are flushing down the toilet and what type of dishwasher and washing machine detergent you are using.
How does a grinder pump work in a home?
The pump grinds up the wastewater—much like a garbage disposal—and then pumps it up to the nearest municipal sewer line. The wastewater first gathers in a holding tank. When the wastewater reaches a set level, the pump activates to grind the waste and then creates the pressure to push the wastewater uphill to the sewer line.
How many gallons of waste does a grinder pump turn?
Real Version – A system in which sewage flows from gravity into a heavy duty plastic tank. The tank is about 180 gallons just over one day of waste for a typical family. It has a one horsepower motor that turns grinder blades similar to a garbage disposal in your sink.
Do you need to read the grinder pump guide?
If you live in the Cudjoe Regional Wastewater System area, you need to read the “Dummies Guide To Grinder Pumps”. If you are a “loser” as our County Commisioner has called all who are getting grinder pumps, you should read it very slowly.