Step-by-Step Guide: How to Easily Replace Your Septic Pump

DIY Septic Pump Replacement! We show you how we replaced a failed septic(or sump) pump and check valve. It took a bit of troubleshooting but what I believe happened is the check valve failed and caused the pump to over run and wear out. We decided to replumb the whole thing and install a new, better Zoeller pump.
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[@pacamaroman]

Love to see you displaying your faith! And your video helped me! God Bless!

[@SixthDayRanch]

Thank you! Really glad the video helped and God bless!

[@AdrianGarcia-bz6br]

I like your blue shirt and your tips too. God bless brother.

[@SixthDayRanch]

Appreciate that. You too!

[@kevink6713]

Awesome video that will help me greatly. Today was my dosing tank pump fail day. Thank you for taking the time to walk people through how you fixed your issue. God Bless.

[@SixthDayRanch]

Happy we could help! It's not fun, but it's definitely a doable job for most people. Thanks for the kind words and good luck on your fix. God bless!

[@kimf1877]

Oh man just found your channel today while doing Mule research then I seen this video ! We own a septic company up here in Massachusetts so good to see a home owner not scared to get dirty and jump right into a septic repair . Up here in Mass we have to drill the weep hole so the pipe drains out and doesn’t freeze . Matt F

[@SixthDayRanch]

Thank you. It's definitely not a fun job but it's not as hard as some folks think. I never considered a weep hole for freeze prevention but that makes perfect sense. Thank you for watching and for the comments! Hope you have a great new year!

[@kevinpatch3920]

Great job on video! Thank you.

[@SixthDayRanch]

Appreciate it. Thanks!

[@ChrisGagnonDIY]

nice to see you today. thanks for sharing brother.

[@SixthDayRanch]

Thanks brother!

[@mightythor-9286]

I followed this video to a T. Got the same pump, piping and check valve. All the pvc in curing overnight. Tomorrow morning is my moment of truth.

[@SixthDayRanch]

Awesome brother! I'm sure it'll turn out great. It's really not a hard fix once you get everything apart. Hope it all goes well for you. - Steve

[@hiyathere599]

It’s been a year, how’s it working?

[@mightythor-9286]

@@hiyathere599 great it’s been working flawlessly

[@blt981]

Did your septic tank job work out. Or did you call someone in to do it..

[@tjpauley4756]

@@blt981no news is good news man

[@blt981]

Thank you soo much you really helped me. I’m a semi city boy but a duck hunter fishermen etc, wife and I now live in Calif Sierra mountain foot hills both of us are retired of us retired First responders. Had septic guys check last year stirred a new slurry for septic but said my waste water pump kept running. They couldn’t find my leech field and turned off pump..you gave me balls to try a repair. Im a serious Dyi…thank you again you explained lots too me..

[@SixthDayRanch]

Thanks for the kind words and thank you for your service! We do these videos for exactly this reason. Hope all goes well on your repair and if there's anything else we can help with let us know. God bless!

[@giovannyfuentes5903]

thank you brother helped out a lot!!

[@SixthDayRanch]

Awesome! Really happy to hear this video is still useful out there!

[@robertsanders339]

Thank u .. big help

[@SixthDayRanch]

Love hearing this! Thank you for sharing and so happy we could help!

[@jefferydtodd]

The legs on the original pump are to keep it out of any sludge or sediment that is in the bottom of the tank. That way it doesn’t burn out quicker or push debris into your drain field.

[@SixthDayRanch]

Appreciate the tip!

[@kennethbeeler1]

Great video, hope a friend of mine is as easy to fix as yours. I’ll be doing the work

[@SixthDayRanch]

Thanks and hope it goes well for you!

[@mrcupcakeman32]

man truer words have never been said...same thing happens to me whenever i get a project done...something else breaks down

[@SixthDayRanch]

ALWAYS!!

[@chada472]

Your field is plugging up.

[@SixthDayRanch]

Thanks for the heads up! You may be right. God bless!

[@andrebaker3550]

Good upload, GREAT T-SHIRT.

[@SixthDayRanch]

Thanks friend!

[@andrebaker3550]

Amen

[@shawnmalcolm396]

You video is on point with what I may need to do myself. Have similar septic, solid waste tank and a gray water tank. Grey water tank pumps water to a leech field basin & pump is not working when I turn from auto (have compurterized smart panel that pumps automatically) to manual which should override & turn pump on. Positive pump is not turning on. This is a newer home * have homeowners warranty, waited 11 days for the scheduled appointment date/time, & no tech showed. Septic guy's phone # just rings...no answer. Looks like I'm going to have to do the job myself. Appreciate your video...

[@SixthDayRanch]

Sounds frustrating sorry to hear about that. Glad the video at least helped out a little. If I can do it anyone can do it. Hit me up if there is anything I can do to help.

[@Calgary_RealEstate]

Geat video thanks

[@SixthDayRanch]

You're welcome! Thanks for dropping by!

[@asousalx]

Thank you for the video, just shame you didn't explain about the most difficult thing: how to connect the electric cables . If you could explain please would be great 🙏

[@SixthDayRanch]

You're welcome! Sorry it is different instructions from on the pump you use. Ours was direct wired so we just connected the three wires where the old pump was after cleaning up the connections a bit. The instructions that come with your pump should have some good info.

[@asousalx]

@@SixthDayRanch thanks for the reply, yes come with instructions but I'm concerned I don't connect properly, also it's quite powerful one because I need to be pumped quite far away, I'm avoiding contracting a electrician because it's expensive but maybe I don't have another choice 😞

[@SixthDayRanch]

If you are uncomfortable the best bet is a licensed electrician. It's not worth you or your family getting hurt!

[@johnross278]

I deeply appreciate your FAITH. Appreciate you, brother!

[@SixthDayRanch]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@graysonbr]

Like the shirt!

[@SixthDayRanch]

Thank you!

[@jeffcokenour3459]

I spent 1500 to have tanks pumped just a week ago and I think my pump has gone out. Thank you for this video

[@SixthDayRanch]

Oh man that's not fun! Happy to help and good luck!

[@bradyoung1052]

Thanks for the very informative video. I was going to hire this out until I watched this.

[@SixthDayRanch]

You're welcome! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! Thanks for watching!

[@pl747]

I took an extra 120 volt submersible pump I had and plumbed me a stand pipe with about a 2 and a half foot tee at the top with one side of the tee capped. In an emergency I can drop it in and let it hang and connect some more 1 1/4: pipe I have to the open side of the tee and drain my tank down out into the pasture. I can just slip them together and since there is no pressure they stay together just fine. I cut the male end off an old heavier extension cord and zip tied it up the stand pipe and out. From there I can just plug it into a heavy extension cord from the outside receptacle on the house. I figured that out when I had a pump go out and the tank was running over.

[@SixthDayRanch]

That's a great idea! I'm seriously considering doing something similar to this. Those little pumps don't cost much and might be good insurance.

[@blt981]

Thanks for your septic tank advice with extra 120volt drops in. I have two..trying to trouble shoot it….tnx again

[@yakgelder]

What was the purpose of the hose bib, or spigot on the line, and why did you opt to eliminate it when you replumbed?

[@SixthDayRanch]

Good catch! I have NO IDEA! I can't find the logic in it. I'm sure someone had the right idea at the time, but it's lost on me.

[@mrphilleakey]

Probably for a pressure check system. easy way to tell if your system has a leak (cracked pipe or ruts growing into it) or is plugged. Usually have a shutoff valve below it. Maybe where the lowest check valve was originally

[@SixthDayRanch]

Thanks for the info I think you are correct!

[@paulgajewski5926]

Great video, is that a go pro camera?

[@SixthDayRanch]

Thanks. Yes it is!

[@user-ke4hv1vr5r]

if there was no pump how did you drain it to work on it..i am sure now i need a new pump and i will do it myself after i fix my overflow pipe leak

[@SixthDayRanch]

I used a cheap utility pump from harbor freight

[@tiffanysgottimetoday4589]

Yes it’s always something....

[@SixthDayRanch]

So true! Thanks for watching.

[@leemunoz9617]

Killer shirt, brother!

[@SixthDayRanch]

Thanks brother!

[@rubensg829]

what is the maximum distance in feet for the support of a pump ???

[@SixthDayRanch]

Not sure for this particular one. It depends on several factors including pump horse power and pipe size.

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

I rather the old school septic. Dumps into tank and liquid flows out opposite side high into a field line pipe while solids fall to bottom. No pump needed.

[@SixthDayRanch]

Ours is basically like that but the drain bed is elevated so has to use a pump to push it into the drain field.

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

@@SixthDayRanch if you ever have to redo that just go with a long field line which is basically a semi deep ditch with gravel..

[@SixthDayRanch]

I didn't describe it well, but that's what we have. It's just a pressurized conventional system due to soil conditions I believe.

[@hksjoshua]

How much does it cost to have a septic tank besides rid ex a year

[@SixthDayRanch]

Yearly septic cost is very low if maintained properly. Electricity for the pump is the only ongoing cost. Every 3-5 years the tank will need to be pumped out which costs ~ $150-200 around here.

[@philipdorwart9922]

Don't ever use rid-ex. It ruins the natural ecology of your septic system. it's actually banned in some states. My neighbor had a terrible problem when he used it. in 10 years we have never used it and only have just had our system pumped every 4 years...

[@lodwill4007]

See steave Atwood and Jim devney n Ron knight. N Robert breaker n Lesfeldick ministries. I went from 100 teachers down to these few. Well couple more. . Must see

[@SixthDayRanch]

Appreciate it. Not familiar with a couple of those I'll check them out. I have watched many of Breaker's videos and he's spot on. -Steven

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

Well that was a crappy job. Yeah I said it. Lol.

[@SixthDayRanch]

Lol exactly!

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

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[@JimmyGouin]

How to wire a septic pump system

[@SixthDayRanch]

Follow manufacture instructions for the pump you have.

[@clintl2350]

Should be fine for the application what you going to give it a job fool’s

[@SixthDayRanch]

Thanks!