How Does a Sewage Pump Work?
A sewage pump transfers sewage solids and liquids from one place to another. When it comes to residential, sewage composes of soft solids that have a diameter of up to 2 inches. The sewage is propelled from the sewage basin to a septic tank or a sewer system.
The sewage pump is set up at the lowest point of your sewage basin. The pump is usually submerged in most cases; therefore, the reason as to why it is referred to as submersible sewage pump. When it comes to sewage pump, it can be manual, dual mode or an automatic one.
Benefits of sewage pumps
Sewage pumps are to get rid of water build-up from the crawlspace and the basement, safely depositing it using the wastewater system of your home. The sump pump has a complicated installation although they are relatively simple. The following composes of some of the major benefits of sewage pumps:
- Reduces the threat of mildew and molds. This happens due to the continual dampness of the inside of your basement due to stagnant pools, which contribute to the growth of mildew and molds. The molds and mildew pose health problems and damage your building material.
- Prevent damages due to flooding that is because of heavy rains, which triggers your basement to flood. With a sump pump, you can be able to avoid disasters that occur due to flooding in the basement.
- Reduces the risk of fire, water short-circuits appliances in your basement, for instance, the water heaters, heating system, and the laundry machines. Consequently, water is able to start a fire which is very dangerous and disastrous. With a sump pump, you can be able to keep water away from equipment that can cause fires in your house.
Maintenance and repairs of sewage pump.
Removing the cover, there are three different types of lids which have different methods of removal.
Install a ground fault circuit interrupter in the electric panel or at the outlet. It’s important that you ensure it is working. Use the test button to ensure that there is proper ground-fault protection.
Check the drain line that is from the pump until the line meets the air gap, check for any signs of holes, leaks, damages or corrosion.
Check the pit for debris or silt which can clog or obstruct the float discharge tube or pump impeller.
Ensure that the air gap that is between the interior and exterior discharge pipes are clear and open from debris.
Darling Pumps is one of the leading manufacturers of various types of Sewage Submersible Pumps for wastewater and industrial applications. With our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we have grown multifold with dealer network all over India and esteem clients in all sectors.
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