Sewage Pump/Basin question Now with Pictures of Piping
I have a sewage pump / basin set up in the house and it handles 100% of the water waste for the home. We have lived here for approximatly 3 years, the first year went by with no problems. First problem was the pump went, I installed per the installation manual a Gould effluent and sewage pump, model WS0511B. Worked great for a few months then the backing up started. I installed a new schedule 80 check valve. The vent on the pump discharge piping is the size and location suggested in the manual.
I recently opened the basin and completly cleaned it and installed a new schedule 80 check valve. Worked great for a couple weeks....Back up again. Could this be from heavy buildup in the main line from my house to the city connection? I am making preps to replace the entire basin and pump due to the fact the bolts holding the basin cover on tightly broke when I replaced the pump initially and I want a seal there.
When the back up occurs the pump is running and a tap on the discharge pipe starts the unit pumping out.
I am installing a new basin and I want to ensure the back up stops. Any Suggestions?
Greatfully
Dave C
I have a sewage pump / basin set up in the house and it handles 100% of the water waste for the home. We have lived here for approximatly 3 years, the first year went by with no problems. First problem was the pump went, I installed per the installation manual a Gould effluent and sewage pump, model WS0511B. Worked great for a few months then the backing up started. I installed a new schedule 80 check valve. The vent on the pump discharge piping is the size and location suggested in the manual.
I recently opened the basin and completly cleaned it and installed a new schedule 80 check valve. Worked great for a couple weeks....Back up again. Could this be from heavy buildup in the main line from my house to the city connection? I am making preps to replace the entire basin and pump due to the fact the bolts holding the basin cover on tightly broke when I replaced the pump initially and I want a seal there.
When the back up occurs the pump is running and a tap on the discharge pipe starts the unit pumping out.
I am installing a new basin and I want to ensure the back up stops. Any Suggestions?
Greatfully
Dave C
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