Want to know how far I can pump sludge in a 1" pipe? (that is what a commercial toilet sludge tank and pump uses apparently, but no one has info on specifics) Holding tank is 120 feet away and too far for a normal gravity sewer as toilet will be low flush.. Any ideas or alternatives welcomed. No it isn't possible to move the cottage or tank.
2006-11-08 15:59:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Well, it depends on what pump you buy, both pump design and horsepower. Many plumbing houses will sell a pump (make sure you get a grinder pump, it chews up the "lumps" and passes them out instead of clogging the pump suction) and sump combination you can use. It will have a place to bring in the sewage and for the discharge line to go out. Make sure you place it in an accessable area, they do sometimes breakdown.
2006-11-09 10:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to "pump" any amount anywhere but, you can't "draw" that far. There is a reasonable distance of course, I would think your within the parameters. I don't know if I'd want sludge sitting in the pipes this long though.
There are pumps, visit a travel trailer dealer, for this type of operation. They can probably tell you what you'll need without guessing.
Keep in mind, once the water (liquid) has settled out of the sludge after sitting (in the pipes) it's going to be a bear getting it started again, there could be problems here.
2006-11-08 22:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are sewage pumps widely available made to pump hundreds of feet horizontaly and a limited number of feet vertical. The ones I have seen use 3 or 4 inch pipe, not 1'. (The 1" inch pumps are made for emptying muddy ponds or dirty pools and such.) They are installed with a one way check valve to prevent backwashing. These sewage pumps are not cheap, the local home improvement store sells units here for $450.
2006-11-09 08:08:07 · answer #3 · answered by morris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I had a similar problem @ my cottage I got in touch with the Septic company that pumps out my holding tank & they provided me with all the necessary info. In situations like this get expert advice. The clean up is nasty..
2006-11-08 16:04:08 · answer #4 · answered by Diablo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatabout an incinerator toilet. I don't know if 1" is big enough but it depends on the size of pump also.
2006-11-08 16:01:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋