5 Reasons You Don't Need a Grinder Pump

[@frankhazzard3250]

I almost didn't click because I suspected clickbait. I'm really glad I clicked, though, because you gave a clear and complete explanation that made a lot of sense. THANK YOU.

[@upgrayeddjohnson2018]

Sometimes, like in my case two sinks, laundry machine is also connected to the basin with my ejector pump. So there's a lot of detergent and soap going through there. The shower is also connected. It's good to know which chemicals or solvents or paints can also mess up the pump.

[@johntoner3766]

Awesome video. It's great to see someone take pride in his work. Good job! Very enlightening.

[@RCworstwater]

Thank you kindly!

[@34stzoo]

My biggest issue with my sewage pump in my home is HAIR. It would get caught in the impeller and stop the pump. It's an easy fix by removing the obstruction. I told my wife she has to clean the drain of her hair every time she takes a shower. As for the Flushable wipes, they should be outlawed! I can't tell you how many times I had to call a plumber out to clear a waste line full of those wipes. One time I was standing in 6" of pure human waste trying to clear a drain packed with flushable wipes.

[@mainelyelectric]

I also learned that you never want to install a grinder pump in a system that is connected to a septic system. Because they grind stuff into a slurry and that slurry doesn’t settle and can make it past the baffles of the septic tank into the leach field making the leach field fail!!

[@RCworstwater]

Correct!

[@34stzoo]

I didn't even think about that. Good catch.

[@rotcod2886]

Wow! This seems obvious, but I definitely wouldn't have thought about that. Thanks.

[@swm-sm6cu]

Thanks for this video! It helped me to decide to get a regular sewer pump, without a grinder. We only have to pump up about 7 feet, and now I would be concerned about the slurry made by the grinder pump bypassing the septic tank and getting into the drainfield. So a non-grinder sewer pump it is!

[@RCworstwater]

Glad I could help!

[@renaissancemarinetv3536]

great video. would you say that because of their high energy needs ginder pumps wouldnt work on a solar/battery system?

[@marcosmota1094]

You did an amazing presentation.

[@troypatillo1688]

I’ve been living in a house for 15 years and I’m going to have replace my pump for the second time. I thought that was excessive but based on your video I guess that’s not bad?

[@shahsmerdis]

Does it do a lot of short cycling ? What brand have you been using. What you find at home Depot are lower quality.

[@Fossillarson]

@@shahsmerdis 1hp 115v liberty be happy. Order it

[@shahsmerdis]

@@Fossillarson 1hp is crazily oversized for most home owner applications..... I do have a 1/2 hp Liberty pump so far so good.... The reason why I was saying it cuz I was gonna recommend liberty pump or pentair pump

[@carlolson1624]

Great video ,, I need to pump up to a septic tank..How far will a 1/2 horse everbilt sewage pump send the sewage if the ((rize )) is about 7 feet. Im jammed up, need help thanks

[@johnk815]

I really wish you had a video on macerating toilets.

[@carlkuzniar8898]

What about auto reversing grinder pump?

[@Moon888-oy8bb]

Hi "R.C." would we need to replace our grinder pump (which is in a pumpwell) with another grinder pump because the surplus dirty water needs to be pumped uphill from the septic sewage tank and pumpwell?

[@cellovid]

it sounded like you said that the startup capacitor gets overheated by obstructions and then fails, ruining the pump... am I correct? If yes, why not just replace the startup capacitor?

[@osowers6755]

For residential applicants this can be so true. Watch what you flush! For commercial applications of any kind this is absolutely not true. You cannot always decide what will be flushed. Had a corporate store where people would flush underwear, shirts, and everything you could imagine, it had to have grinders in it to last 1 day. Also had a customer at an RV Park tell me he did not need nor want grinders so his maintenance men are at a lift station at the back of the park once to twice per month pulling out flushable wipes and other items. His wife told me she was going to have choice words with him for choosing not to install grinder pumps. I had another Truck stop customer (against our advice) try some Sewer Pumps from Home Depot that were much cheaper than grinder pumps he had to buy (1 grinder about every 2 years at $2400E so about $100 month cost and no maintenance money spent taking care of them). After a year or so I visited the site and found a stack of 6 of these $400 pumps outside the fence where they had thrown them after replacing them. When I talked to his maintenance man about the stack of 6 pumps sitting outside the fence he said that didn't include 6 more he had already hauled off. So in less than 2 years they had spent over $4000 (not including the enormous labor and down time replacing the cheaper pumps). The duplex system was burning up the non-grinder pumps every 45-60 days or so whenever stuff got stuck in them from NOT being ground up. Grinders have their use. Good maintenance is always required with any system. Replace the knives and put the proper overloads/controls on your pumps and they will serve you well. If you leave them alone they die an expensive death. All lift stations require maintenance.

[@RCworstwater]

Very well put Orin. This video was geared towards the residential side/ homeowners.

[@send415]

can you tell me the name of pumps?

[@WorldChampInfinity]

I never thought of replacing the knives (I'm guessing same as blades?). My lawn mower needs new blades every once in a while. Why wouldn't my grinder pump.

[@NicholasArroyo-v5g]

Hay buddy have a question how good is the everbilt brand sewage pump seems kind of slow to me ?

[@jackswiatek5221]

Thanks, very informative video... that's exactly what I needed.

[@RCworstwater]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dwaynerobare1153]

Thank you for this video! May I assume that even a basement bathroom where I can control what goes in the toilet we wouldn't nee a grinder? We have a septic and must pump up about 6 to 8 feet to tie in. Also, do you recommend any manufacturers? Thanks again.

[@brenttalk9788]

If you have a toilet and people are going to be doing number #2 , can you only use a sewer pump? Pumping up About 11’ from bottom of pump up to the sewer pipe

[@BenjaminZhang-ng8zp]

great video, very useful and important information to make a buying decision

[@RCworstwater]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zacd7094]

So i work in a recreation pump, would i be better to get a grinder pump? I cant control what these people pump

[@zacd7094]

Park

[@daniellewachter4694]

Hi! Question--I saw that someone mentioned hair below, and that's my biggest concern with either type of pump. Does hair from a shower drain (which I try to limit to the best of my ability, but it still goes everywhere) tend to clog up these pumps? Is one better or worse than the other for something like hair?

[@marcs5790]

I need help sizing a grinder pump for my application, can you assist me?

[@ze_german2921]

I am building a Mother in-law house and want to tie into the existing septic tank. It will be 60-70’ away. I was told an expensive grinder pump is what was needed. Are there other alternative ways? Both houses are at 2-3’ elevation above septic tank

[@RCworstwater]

Give us a call: 855.329.4519

[@danyfilion6024]

Great video! I have a 4plexe with tenants and I have a sewer pump in a manhole that pumps uphill to the city sewer about 150' away, would you suggest a grinder pump for that situation? Thanks for your advice!!

[@RCworstwater]

Give us a call and we can help you size a pump: 855.329.4519

[@garysundwall2378]

Good afternoon, thanks for the vid. Im building a new home. The basement is a 9’ ceiling height so in order to accomplish this with the sewer lateral depth of 8’ they recommend I either raise the elevation of the home (which we’d rather not do) or add a sewer pump. Im very hesitant to put a pump in. What do you recommend? I kind of feel like if the pump is avoidable at all choose that option. Thanks

[@rotcod2886]

We're building a home as well. With the bathroom in the basement, and possibly laundry, we'll need a sewage pump. I don't think the pump would be a problem (until it fails). But my plan is just to get a good one and have some sort of alarm down there to alert me if the pump has failed. I assumed we'd have a grinder, but now I'm thinking, no. Don't change your elevation. Build the house you want. This is not new technology. It's done all the time. Just get one strong enough to push everything up and out. But, by all means, don't just take my opinion.

[@franknielsen3562]

I have a problem with my city sewage. Whenever it rains more than 3 inches of rain in a short time the city sewage gets too much ground water in there sewage it becomes full and backs up in to my sewage to my house. I had to have a back flow valve put in to keep from flooding sewage in to my finished basement. We have to wait may be 6 to 8 hours before we can use the toilets. I have been arguing with the city to put in a proper drainage pump. They keep telling me to put in a grinder pump, because they refuse to fix the problem. I already have 2 sump pumps in my basement. I’m putting in an outside drainage system with another sump pump, to get the excessive water away from my house. This has been going on for years. I know it would be nice, if the city would fix there problem, but what are my options?

[@mattyyxx1979]

Hi, you seem to know a lot on those pumps. I have a process in the biotechnology field where we need to grind small roots and the way we can protect the integrity of our product is by grinding in water. So, this is why we are considering to use a grinder pump.

[@MrChriskep1]

Thanks. You described my situation to a tee!

[@oliversviszt5395]

Thanks for this video, very well explained!

[@RCworstwater]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jalilalmteen536]

Good Video , can you pls tell us how to select a pump for swage applications for certain flow rate L/ S , actually I find difficulty to do that , mathematically pls.

[@CaligulaVancity]

Fixture units to Gpm or L/S. Then your total dynamic head (static head or lift + friction loss). Then hit the curves.

[@rotcod2886]

Steve Buscemi just saved me like $1,500 bucks!!

[@aidanstevens5345]

Hello, I wanted to ask you what the smallest pump size that is commercially available as I am building a small bunker, and all of the ejector pumps I have found are way to big for what I am using it for. Also, can you explain the difference between a macerator, chopper, and grinder? Thanks in advance.

[@mark33545]

Have you done a video on sewage pits and pumps as far as how to maintain them? I have heard sometimes you want to put stuff in the pit to prevent growth of certain bacteria’s you don’t want like one dealing with the iron in the water for example.....

[@thomashawk2657]

Thank you

[@RCworstwater]

You're welcome

[@astrozombies]

I flushed a condom down the toilet at a strip club. I've lived with that guilt for 4 years now.

[@sweepingdenver]

That's ok, "Grinder Pump" means something completely different at strip clubs.

[@alihapali]

Hi I clean rugs and and the water has sand and hair and small fabrics what would be the best pump to use please

[@RCworstwater]

This is a popular one: www.rcworst.com/myers-ed-ms33pv10-sink-pump-system-0-33-hp-115v-10-cord.html

[@oliviawalker7092]

I have a full kitchen and full bath in the basement of my home. The current pump motor burned up because of wipes being put in the toilet. My question is; since it an underground basement (most basements are) can a sump pump suffice instead of a grinder?

[@RCworstwater]

No, sump pumps cannot pass the solids that would be present in your application. You may be able to use a solids handling pump that would simply pass the waste through it instead of cutting it up. Give us a call and we can help you determine the best pump for your application: 855.329.4519

[@5887806]

Hi my grinder is out and I need a replacement pump but not the grinder pump. What type of pump should I need please?

[@RCworstwater]

Give us a call and we can help you find a replacement: 855.329.4519

[@doc7782]

I live in a flooded area.....I want to pump out my drain water which contains dry leaves,hairs, food material and human excreta.... should I buy a sump pump or a grinder pump???

[@RCworstwater]

Give us a call and we can help you decide: 855.329.4519

[@waynegalvin4639]

This is great information, I will stick with a regular sewage pump.

[@larrykent196]

Good stuff, great information thank you.

[@RCworstwater]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eNeVeFamily]

Awesome video. Thanks, for the info.

[@RCworstwater]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lawnfascist4890]

Take it out back and burn it. hahahaha.

[@saucer61]

will they work to hook up a tiny home to the main sewer?

[@RCworstwater]

Give us a call if you need help sizing/selecting a pump: 855.329.4519

[@roblovestar9159]

What about with a disposal?

[@RCworstwater]

A normal solids handling pump can take care of disposal waste.

[@Macktrucking]

What kind of pump do I need for a beauty shop dealing with mostly hair and water no bathroom

[@RCworstwater]

Please give us a call to discuss: 855.329.4519

[@smalltownplaya712]

Where is a good website for simple uphill septic systems? I have a house, i need to pump sewage uphill to a septic tank, maybe 150 feet in length and 15 feet rise in elevation...this can't be complicated right?...The house was built in 1890 but someone built a house & septic tank uphill on the same lot and that house burnt down, i would like to use that septic system.

[@RCworstwater]

RCWorst.com Call us: 855.329.4519

[@smalltownplaya712]

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[@thaddthadd9892]

Great video. I'm very curious how many times you have to shake your head at your customers' bad decisions before you're motivated to make a video like this.

[@swohs100]

Number 6 -- very heavy!

[@Blake4Truth]

Good info! Thank you. The women’s ear jewelry is distracting.

[@robtheisen5844]

Nice video. You are a plethora of information.

[@legarji]

If my pump becomes clogged or motor is burned out does that mean I don't need to replace it?

[@WorldChampInfinity]

Did you watch the video?

[@davidsilliman4172]

Frankly they can last 20 years but any one of these reasons enough. Adding and I quit the county representative $1,000.00 to $2,000.00 a year in utility prices. But wait there is more if our neighborhood converts to county sewage there is $20,000.00 worth of tearing up our homes and yards To install the system plus a and get this a $36,000.00 county installation fee deferred that can be payed off in time but must be paid in full when the house is sold!?!? So the county assuage there is some Bay preservation act that MAY reimburse Some installation costs in2021 dollars and we are 2 1/2 years from start so add 10% to everything. But my big point is $36.000.00 in home equity the county takes right out of your pocket so anybody wanting to see better sell now!

[@davidsilliman4172]

Got foamy about this and my typing sucks big fingers IPHONE but if this plan passed one thing is for sure we will sure get our pockets picked by county sewage.and new homeowners will be upside down on equity with there first payment. This neighborhood is prime 60 homes or less and in the first meeting when the county said we have to get our our plumber the response I heard from fellow neighbors was oh sure I can get my own plumber. I am a retired cost estimator for an international Printing digital graphics and large scale image products. I bid on multi-million dollar projects. I am not bragging but I assure you more is less! The lest neighbors should do is put 60 large scale projects out for bid And award!!!!! Then take the 2 most credible low bids let them hook up the two most challenging homes at COST labor and materials only and then award on the basis of the counties inspections. Winner has most favorable inspection. $5,000.00 install becomes $3,500.00 - a guess yes but 55 homes x $3,500.00 each…. All this and I find the proposal

[@davidsilliman4172]

Okay

[@davidhazen2394]

How do I really know I need a sewer grinder?. I know the city water tell you that you need one , but seriously these things are costing me a fortune. If anyone comes to my house and put any thing like a feminine napkins or a wet wipe there is a good chance it will destroy the pump I already had one destroyed with a flushable wet wipe. Unless you keep people out of your bathroom, it is almost impossible to prevent some person from flushing things they shouldn't. I currently have an E-one which seem to be top e of the line but had to replace three in 5 years and they are now over 4k for just the pump grinder .

[@nickfunk5804]

I was told I need a grinder pump (and tank) for my new house because the sewer system is positive pressure. (Btw, I live on a hill that is about 25 to 30 feet above the street.) So I went ahead and had one installed. A couple of months later the 1 1/4" PVC coupling connecting my discharge line broke down by the street. I would have thought that positive pressure sewer main would back flow out of the broken PVC line but it didn't. So I am wondering if just a sewage pump would have worked at a lot less of a cost.

[@RCworstwater]

Not likely, it sounds like you have a pressurized sewer main where a grinder is required.

[@robertr1096]

There is a one way check valve where your pipe connects to the pressurized sewer main.

[@ilovefunnyamv2nd]

I don't want to hear this, grinder pump was just replaced with a grinder pump. Honestly, only need a head height of 10 ft. well hope I don't need to apply what I learned for a long time

[@davidfuller7459]

You should check out EOne !

[@bmo5082]

1 minute in and im realizing I dont know the difference between a sewage pump and grinder pump.

[@RCworstwater]

We are working on this video!

[@rogerstradley2225]

When do you need a grinder pump?

[@RCworstwater]

We explained a couple situations in this video, but we will work on another more extensive video.

[@saleeezr]

I listen to this advice wrongly. Just installed a grinder pump 😒 thanks for sh*t advice

[@MrSritsema]

Much Disinformation! A good Grinder can last for many Years and reduce a lot of service calls because people will not stop flushing incorrect articles! True, some grinder pumps are better than others.

[@Blake4Truth]

What was disinformation? Grinder pumps fail. Are you denying that?

[@ECWnWWF]

after 9 min 39 sec is anyone still waiting for the 5 reasons why you don't need one? .... these are 5 reasons you shouldn't invest in one, not 5 reasons you don't need one.... can't you use these to help water proof a basement?

[@Jordan-bj7pw]

I thought if anything other than water goes down the drain you need a grinder pump. Solid waste of toilet paper.

[@jordang1570]

Just design a pump that is meant to handle those types of materials. Engineers should focus on a system that allows people to flush whatever they need to, including baby wipes, flushable wipes, paper towels, etc. people want convenience these days.

[@eatonfools8308]

Those materials you want to allow down the system isn't good for the pipes and lift stations it has to go through for processing.

[@yournightmare9999]

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[@shahsmerdis]

Does this apply to higher end commerical engineered pumps ?

[@debraowen6723]

Do you REALIZE everything we flush is ultimately into our water? If it's biodegradable, it's reabsorbed into soil, but if its plastics or petroleum products, it takes 100 yrs or more to safely break down. Flush desolving paper and human waste. That's ALL.

[@Bakerneers24]

Been plumbing 15 years and I don't agree. So we can agree to disagree. Lol especially with Liberty Grinders. Highly unlikely to get clogged. I'm not experiencing what you have experienced

[@kevin17111]

Sfu

[@TheMevy]

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