What is a grinder pump and how does it work?
What is a grinder pump and how does it work?
Grinder pumps feature sharp blades that are able to grind solid wastes into manageable slurries that can be easily transported out of the home and into a sanitary or sceptic system. Designed to provide years of reliable performance, sewage grinder pumps can handle even the toughest solids without getting clogged.
What is a residential sewage grinder pump?
Residential grinder pumps feature sharp blades that are able to grind solid wastes into manageable slurries that can be easily transported out of the home and into a sanitary or septic system. Designed to provide years of reliable performance in your home, residential sewage grinder pumps can handle even the toughest solids without getting clogged.
What size NPT discharge do you have on your grinder pumps?
All of our Grinder Pumps start at 2.0 HP and have 1-1/4’’ NPT discharges. They are available in both Little Giant and Ashland Pump brands. Each model comes in two forms, one with internal capacitors and one without internal capacitors.
How many horsepower is a Liberty grinder?
Liberty Pumps PRG Series 2 in. 1 hp Submersible Grinder Pump with Piggyback Tether Float Liberty Pumps Omnivore® 1-1/4 in. 2 hp Submersible Grinder Pump with Piggyback Tether Float
Can I use a grinder pump for head pressure?
PLEASE NOTE: Grinder pumps must be used in scenarios where there will be at least a minimum of 30 feet of head pressure put on them. If they do not have to pump against at least this much back pressure, the motor will begin to spin at an extremely high rate of RPMs causing it to burn up fairly quickly.
Are all sewage handling pumps grinder pumps?
In summary, not all sewage handling pumps are Grinder Pumps and a Sewage Grinder pump is not always necessary to pump raw sewage. In fact, in most cases a Sewage Ejector pump is the much better option.
