A sewage pump moves sewage solids and liquids from one place to another. In residential applications, sewage is comprised of soft solids up to two inches in diameter. The sewage is then pumped from a sewage basin to the septic tank or sewer system. The sewage pump is typically installed at the lowest point of a sewage basin. Since these pumps are submerged most of the time, they are also referred to as submersible sewage pumps. The pumps can be manual, automatic or dual. Dual-mode pumps contain a plug that allows the pump to be used as either automatic or manual. Due to the possibility of a sewage overflow, it is not advised to use manual pumps inside the sewage basin.
A sewage pump is a centrifugal pump, with a special design that enables solids to pass through without clogging it. When the pump is switched on, the motor of the pump starts rotating the impeller, creating a pressure that pushes water or sewage into the impeller and gets into the discharge pipe.
The pump is powered through a ten to twenty-five feet electric cord. The voltage can vary depending on the model of the pump. The housing of the pump contains a motor and an impeller.
Types of sewage pumps
There are different types of sewage pumps you can buy from your sewage pump stockists depending on your application.
- Effluent pumps
These pumps are the pumps that are mostly used in on-site systems. Effluent pumps are designed to pump the effluent that flows out of a septic pump. The effluent is a relatively clear liquid since the solids have developed in a septic tank. These pumps can be used to pump high levels of sewage and are more efficient than other types of pumps because they do not have to handle solids.
- Solid handling pumps
These pumps are also known as sewage ejector pumps and are designed to pump raw sewage which contains a lot of solids for most pumps so it is advisable to use solid handling pumps to pump raw sewage.
Grinder pumps these pumps are more like solid handling pumps. They can be used to pump raw sewage. The difference between a grinder pump and a solid handling pump is that a grinder pump has blades that rotate like garbage grinders. The blades cut and grid solids into tiny particles before the sewage is pumped.
Why should you invest in sewage pumps?
Sewage pumps are designed to pump water from the basement of your home and other places and deposit it through your property’s wastewater system. The operation of sump pumps is simple, although their installation can be complicated.
Prevents flooding
During storms or heavy rains, your basement can flood and you can have over fifteen inches of flood water covering your floor and damaging things. With the right pump, you will be able to pump this water away and keep your basement free from water. The disaster can be handled easily with the help of the right sewage pump.
