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      Avatar photoJim Seitzinger

        My client has had two ejector pumps fail within 1 -2 years of service. Installing contractor says it is the homeowners fault for not “maintaining” the pumps by flushing and cleaning the sump pit and pump body (and inlet area. I have never heard of this maintenance requirement before. Do any of you advise your customers accordingly? Do you think this is a legitimate requirement? If the drain/sewer line has an area of reverse pitch, could that cause or lead to the premature pump failures? Thanks in advance for any help.
        Gus M.

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        Avatar photoSylvanLMP
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          Gus what CRAP brand ejector did this contractor install?

          Was it a cheap 1/3 horse power or a Quality 1/2 HP?

          What was the TDH

          Where was the check valve located?

          Was it a lift check or a flapper type

          Was the sump pit large enough to prevent short cycling?

          If you need any QUALIFIED advice please send me a private E mail.

          [Edited by John Aldrich on 01 April 2001]

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          Avatar photoSylvanLMP
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            could that cause or lead to the premature pump failures? Thanks in advance for any help.
            Gus M.

            YES over a perod of time do o short cycling and If not protected by a decent quality check valve.

            Again for a more detailed answer you had better E mail me.
            [Edited by John Aldrich on 01 April 2001]

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            Avatar photoinspectorgm
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              SylvanLMP
              Thanks for your response. The homeowner will try to pull out the pump this weekend so we know exactly what we have. I would like to talk to you further. What is your email address
              Gus
              [email protected]

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