Dont use flushable wipes… They clog pumps up and burn them out…
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My folks are looking at buying a new home. Apparently the house has a septic pump (is the tank uphill?). There is a little dome thingy in the yard over the pump, and a red light warning beacon on the house.
Are these things prone to fail? How long do they last? What the average repair/replacement cost of one?
Thanks,
The majority of the pump systems in these parts are manufactured by Liberty.
The basic design hasn’t changed in decades so when something inevitably goes wrong repair/ replacement parts are readily available. They’re no fun to fix but it ain’t rocket science.
Most come with either 4/10 or 1/2 hp MACERATING pumps…..not grinding pumps. They do a good job on what they’re designed to do….solids(turds), liquids, and toilet paper. They WILLNOT handle plastics (tampon applicators , toys etc.)……you have to be VERY careful what you flush. The folks that work on them charge plenty because it is a CHITTY job.