Your Local Sump Pump Installation and Plumbing Professionals in Pinckney, MI
“What are the differences between sump pumps and sewage ejector pumps?”
That’s a great question. First of all, Pinckney Plumbing in Pinckney, MI, handles both, so you won’t have to figure out whether we do one and not the other. Call us today at (517) 861-7490 if you have any questions about either one.
Sump Pumps
Sump pumps help get rid of water that collects in a sump pit or basement from melting snow, rain, or normal groundwater seepage to help keep the area they’re in dry by directing the water away from the structure and toward either a more practical drainage area or even a town/city stormwater system. They’re designed to pump clean or mildly contaminated water instead of solid waste and sewage. They can also have a simpler design, frequently featuring a floating mechanism to turn the pump on and off, much like the reverse of how your toilet turns off when the water in your tank reaches a certain level.
Sewage Ejector Pumps
In contrast, sewage ejector pumps are designed specifically to deal with solid waste, heavier-duty wastewater, and debris from your toilets, sinks, showers, and more, typically installed in basements and below-grade bathrooms when gravity alone isn’t strong enough to drain the waste away from the building. To help prevent clogging, they also typically feature grinding mechanisms and/or larger impeller openings. They are typically installed in their own sewage tank or ejector pit before sending the waste through a septic system or sewer line.
What Pinckney Plumbing Can Do for You
Regardless of which option you are interested in having installed or replaced, Pinckney Plumbing is here to help. Call us at
(517) 861-7490 today.
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