Hello,
My Septic Pump takes Grey water from my Septic tank and drains into Septic field approx. every 12 hours. It runs for 7 minutes each time.
It is time to change the pump. My experienced friend in plumbing is suggesting to introduce Union ( is it also called coupling?) on both input and output side to make the change easier the next time. I am inexperienced and I like the idea that next time if he is not around, the change will be easier for me if I introduce Unions now. The Unions are also recommended in the pump User Manual.
On the other hand I am thinking that by introducing Unions, I am introducing chances of another leak in my basement and this is Sewage water. MY TOLERANCE TOWARDS SEPTIC LEAK IS ZERO. IT MUST NOT LEAK. The change of pump is once in 10 years activity. Why introduce another point of failure? Some pics are attached. What do you folks think? If you suggest Unions, what kinds of Unions should I be looking for. Quality and Reliability is key for me.
While making the change, it seems like the check valve is on wrong side in my current setup . It is on input side and rather should be on output side. Do I see this correct? Should I replace the check valve or just use what is on input and move it to output?
My Septic Pump takes Grey water from my Septic tank and drains into Septic field approx. every 12 hours. It runs for 7 minutes each time.
It is time to change the pump. My experienced friend in plumbing is suggesting to introduce Union ( is it also called coupling?) on both input and output side to make the change easier the next time. I am inexperienced and I like the idea that next time if he is not around, the change will be easier for me if I introduce Unions now. The Unions are also recommended in the pump User Manual.
On the other hand I am thinking that by introducing Unions, I am introducing chances of another leak in my basement and this is Sewage water. MY TOLERANCE TOWARDS SEPTIC LEAK IS ZERO. IT MUST NOT LEAK. The change of pump is once in 10 years activity. Why introduce another point of failure? Some pics are attached. What do you folks think? If you suggest Unions, what kinds of Unions should I be looking for. Quality and Reliability is key for me.
While making the change, it seems like the check valve is on wrong side in my current setup . It is on input side and rather should be on output side. Do I see this correct? Should I replace the check valve or just use what is on input and move it to output?