When most people think of residential pumps, they likely think of the water pump that provides the home’s water supply. However, many houses utilize multiple pumps to deliver water and remove waste.

3 Common Types of Household Pumps

1. Water Pump

This pump brings water into the home from a below-ground well. When someone takes a shower or flushes the toilet, water flows from a pressurized bladder, through the house, and out of the showerhead or into the toilet tank.

The water pump kicks on when sensors detect diminished pressure in the bladder, and it replenishes the fluid that was used by pumping new water from the well. The pump shuts off after the pressure tank returns to a preset pressure, which is typically 40 to 60 pounds per square inch (psi).

2. Sewage Ejector Pump

Wastewater drops from the toilet or sink drain into the home’s outgoing sewer pipe by force of gravity. However, gravity is rendered ineffective if the home’s sewage pipe isn’t located underground. In these instances, a sewage ejector pump is used to transport wastewater from the house to the sewer main or septic tank.

3. Sewage Grinder Pump

A grinder pump is also designed to handle and transport waste. However, it’s outfitted with blades that grind solid and fluid wastes into a semi-liquid slurry before delivering it to the sewer main. These pumps utilize high pressure of up to 60 psi and can move low volumes of waste for thousands of feet.

 

For expert service to your sewage, grinder, or water pump, contact the skilled team at Emery Plumbing in Hilo, HI. Since 2001, these licensed contractors have helped Big Island homeowners maintain their systems so that their kitchens and bathrooms run efficiently. Learn more about their residential services online, or call (808) 960-8826 to request a free estimate.