Grinder Pump

A grinder pump is a mechanical device which is used to shreds solids and which raises sewage to a higher elevation through pressure sewers. It is a waste management device which connects septic pipes to a larger septic system via a low-pressure conduit.

How does a Grinder Pump works?
Household wastes flow by gravity directly into a prefabricated chamber located in the basement of a house or sometimes outside the foundation wall. The chamber contains a pumping unit with grinder blades that shreds the solids in the wastewater to a size that can pass through the small-diameter pressure pipe. Grinder pumps are connected to septic pipes and transport waste from households and commercial complexes to sewage treatment systems.

Features of Grinder Pumps:

• Grinder pumps are fitted with special cutting ring systems that are mounted to the pump's motor shaft.
  
  
• Grinder pumps are often installed on municipal sewage holding tanks. Wastewater collects in a holding tank and when the water reaches a certain level, a sewage grinder pump turns on to grind the waste and force the wastewater through the pressure pipe on to the sewage system. This pump enables the solids to be processed fully as they leave the storage tank and helps to keep septic pipes clear of debris.
  
  
• Grinder pumps in homes run by household electricity.
  
  
• This pump comes with an alarm system to let homeowners know if something is wrong with the pump.
  
  
• Grinder pumps can also be submersible for use in high head sewage applications where gravity is not sufficient to move wastewater.
  
  
• An industrial strength grinder pump includes a heavy duty shredding unit.
  
  
• A grinder pump is made up of corrosion-resistant stainless steel and powder-coated cast iron parts to withstand the processing of corrosive or harsh materials.
  
  

Applications of Grinder Pump:
A grinder pump is widely used in residences, buildings, commercial complexes and industries and factories where there is the chance of accumulation of solid wastes and other garbages. It functions like a kitchen garbage disposal, removing waste from toilets, showers, sinks, and other water facilities of such public places including one's home.