When choosing between a grinder or an effluent pump, there is one key difference to consider: a grinder pump does as the name implies—as sewage passes through the pump, blades grind it up before passing the sewage along.
On the other hand, effluent pumps pass sewage along without grinding. This is important because whether the sewage must be slurried depends on its destination.
If you’re unsure which pump best suits your plumbing system, our 24/7 emergency plumbing technicians at Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Austin will walk you through everything you need to know. To begin, the type of pump you need depends on what type of plumbing system you have—a pressurized sewage line, a gravity sewage line, or a septic tank.
In many cases, sewage is pumped to a pressurized sewer that is shared in a city. A grinder pump helps push the sewage at a higher pressure, as a shared sewer line covers a long distance. “Pressure” is the keyword here, because not all sewers are pressurized—gravity sewers use gravity to push sewage along as opposed to pressure. In this case, an effluent pump works best by simply passing the sewage along without grinding, which could cause problems for a gravity sewer line. Finally, if the pump leads to a septic tank, an effluent pump is always required.
If you’re unsure what pump your home or commercial building needs, contact us or give us a call today. We will investigate what system you have, as well as what pump works best for you.
