4/10/2024 0 Comments Victorian sewage ejector system![]() I am in favor of the duplex system and although I appreciate the suggestion, I don't think a septic tank installation/municipal system hybrid would be advantageous, because if we were to put in a septic tank, we would just go ahead and install the leech field with it and save the yearly cost of municipal services. NOW.the municipal line in 150' uphill (about 5'of elevation change), but we are trying to avoid blasting if possible. We have decided to avoid the wild card situation and not "hope" that we don't run into more problems with septic installation, and INSTEAD we are opting for municipal sewer system. We actually have the option of septic OR municipal sewer, but after having a civil engineer come evaluate for septic, he said it could be an option but we may need blasting and a non-conventional system installed. The house will be on a small 1/2 acre lot in southern maine with ledge/bedrock everywhere at surface level. I speak of smaller pipe, as you likely understand, to keep the drain back to a minimum.Īhhh.Now we are getting some good posts! Thanks for the suggestions "hj" and "ballvalve." Let me clarify the situation more in regards to septic vs sewage ejection system. If you do the small septic tank here] I would use a jointless run of 200PSI black poly pipe. Talk about a pneumatic ejector and you better be a water district with deep pockets. I do not see any need for a Duplex system under these parameters, thus you may come out ahead in cost anyway. And the impeller.Ĭheaper than blasting, heat tape or super insulating, and fairly foolproof. Now you can use 1" line and NO check valve because you are pumping fairly clear water.Įach time the pump shuts off in this case, you "backwash" your effluent filter brushes too. Filter the outlet per previous threads if you wish to keep from plugging the pipe. Now the pipe drains down and will not freeze.Īnd yet a better option, a Septic tank and a cheaper effluent pump in the second chamber. NO check valve and absolutely the smallest pipe size that will take the slurry. ![]() You have a simple option, One large precast or plastic basin of 3 to 500 gallons, with a top quality Zoeller grinder pump. Pros that chuckle at someone that wants to WORK are not pro's at all but low level Joe's.Īnd I have to chuckle at someone that does'nt know that water does not run uphill and not back downhill with a checkvalve. Thank you "hj" for your reccomendations, as they were helpful. But perhaps I am wrong in this assumption! Just curious if anyone has ever installed a system like this before. To clarify my question: I am under the impression that a sewage ejector system in our utility room will not be able to clear the 2" waste line that will run 150' up hill to the municipal line because pumps can't push air behind the sewage in order to clear the line. And as "hj" kindly pointed out, my situation involves bring our sewage up an incline to the junction of the municipal main line, so this will be a pressurized system, NOT gravity fed. And your responses don't make sense, as of course insulating lines that aren't below frost line inhibits freezing! There are numerous engineering reports explainging that frost comes from above and insulating sides and topes of lines will use the Earth's natural heat source to help keep lines from freezing. But let's not pretend that someone must be "all-knowing" to be competent for an upcoming project.That would just be egotistical. To address "Dlarivee," you don't need to chuckle in regard to my do it yourself attitude, as I am more than capable of handling the scope of this project. If you have insight into this sort of sewage ejection system, please pass on some of your valuable knowledge and it will be greatly appreciated. ![]() So if you are only going to caution me to hire a professional for design/implementation.than don't waste your time posting. I thought I could get a head start by picking the brain of some skilled professionals on this forum. I will be hiring a master plumber and electrician on a part time basis for guidance/help as needed on this project. ![]() Let me be clear.I am a skilled tradesman that has built many houses from foundation to finish and have good plumbing/electrical skills. I fear that people are not focusing on the questions, and instead focusing on cautioning me to not get in over my head.
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