Pump for sewage in the apartment for the kitchen

Many homes use a standard layout. Similarly, in certain places drainage and sewer pipes are installed. Moving plumbing even to another angle causes a lot of problems. If it is planned to install a sink in another room, the arrangement of the drain is often made impossible, since the water will simply not drain due to a lack of natural slope. Then it becomes clear that a pump is needed for sewers in the apartment.

How it works?

Many have never come across pumps for the kitchen, so they don’t really understand why pressure wastewater is needed and what it is. You should understand how the device is arranged, how it works and why it is so effective.

The sewage pump consists of the following elements:

• plastic tank with holes for pipes;
• Filters
• engine;
• trigger device.

Optionally, choppers may be present. Since wastewater may not exude the most pleasant aromas, the housing is sealed. Also, the device is equipped with a check valve that does not allow air to enter the apartment.

The work takes place according to the following principle:

1. First, water enters the tank.
2. The autostart device determines the level of capacity of the tank and, if necessary, turns on the engine (and choppers, if any).
3. The engine drives water through the filter, under pressure, the pump feeds the sewage into the sewer. In this case, the angle of inclination does not matter, because the device can create the necessary pressure even for lifting water to a considerable height.
4. The pump is empty and ready for use again.

As it becomes dirty, flush the tank. Replaceable filters that change periodically may also be provided.

When is a pump needed?

In multi-storey buildings, water flows by gravity through sewer pipes. However, in some cases problems arise. And then you need to install a pump that will help to deal with these difficulties. So, it is recommended to install the device when:

• The apartment or kitchen is being redeveloped, while the sink “moves”, and other household appliances (washing and dishwashers) are connected to the drain.
• If it is not possible to make a sufficient slope angle so that the water leaves by gravity.
• When laying sewers in the original ways, for example, in some apartments, the drains are brought under a stretch ceiling. Only a pump can raise water to such a height.
• When arranging sewage in the basement, when the pipes pass below the common house drain.
• If the house has old clogged pipes through which water barely drains.

Many models grind garbage falling into the sink and drain, which also allows you to solve the problem with clogged pipes.

As you can see, in some cases, forced sewage in the apartment is simply necessary, because it allows you to solve many problems associated with redevelopment and old plumbing.

Varieties of draining devices

Now on the market there are many different models of pumps. They differ in their characteristics and capabilities, which must be considered when choosing a device for the home.

• The sanitary pump. This type of device appeared one of the first. These are the simplest devices designed to drain cold water up to 40 ° C. There are no knives chopping leftover food.
• The stationary pump has a little more power. He is able to create a lot of pressure, due to which water is pushed over considerable distances.

• Forced sewage station - the most common type of pumps, can perform many functions. The temperature regime is practically unlimited (up to 90 ° C), which allows you to use the device for working with dishwashers and washing machines. Grinder knives are installed in the tanks, which are excellent at managing organic residues. In this case, the pump can raise water to a height of 10 m, and push it - up to a distance of 100 m.

In addition, stationary and mobile pumps are distinguished. The former are fixed in one place, the latter can be rearranged. Pipe connection types can be as follows:

• vertical connection;
• horizontal
• mixed.

There are different engine cooling systems. If large volumes of work are provided, then this is a necessary condition for the normal operation of the device.

What to look for when choosing?

Before you go to buy a unit, you need to decide what characteristics the pump should have, how and where it will be used, which devices will be connected.

1. Performance. The most important parameter. It depends on him how the device will cope with the tasks assigned to it. For a family of 4 people, a productivity of about 25 cubic meters per hour is enough.
2. Diameter of the connected pipes. This is a matter of compatibility between the pump and household appliances, as well as sewage. The less adapters you need, the better. It is better to determine the diameter of the effluent in advance. Most often, installations with an exhaust pipe diameter of 80 mm are purchased, since even unmilled waste passes through such an opening without problems.
3. Temperature mode. You must decide in advance how the device will be used. If only for washing dishes, fruits and vegetables, then it is not necessary to take a heat-resistant device. However, it is better that the pump has a margin in temperature so that later it can be easily connected to it connect the washing machine or dishwasher.
4. The type of connection of the pipes depends on how they are located in the apartment. It is better to avoid unnecessary adapters and connections.
5. The presence of choppers. It’s better to have them, because when cooking and washing dishes, organic waste will almost certainly get into the pump. In the absence of knives, it can clog. And to cope with their functions will be worse.
6. How long the pump can work without interruption. This is especially important if you have a large family and it takes a lot of time to wash the dishes, or when connecting a dishwasher or washing machine.

Advantages and disadvantages

Any household device has its advantages and disadvantages. A sewage pump is no exception to this rule. Among the "pluses" of using this device can be noted:

• Prevent clogging in sewers.
• Compactness. Pumps occupy a minimum of space, usually they are installed in a cabinet under the sink.
• Laconic design that does not spoil the interior of the room.
• Light weight.
• Easy installation - you can install the device yourself.
• Virtually no maintenance or expenditure on consumables.
• Preventing the formation of unpleasant odors from wastewater.
• The ability to place the pump anywhere in the apartment and connect to the sewer.
• It works independently, it does not need to be monitored, autorun decides when the device should turn on.
• Possibility of using pipes of smaller diameter than usual for sewerage.

This wonderful device still has several disadvantages:

1. Dependence on electricity. If there is no energy, then the pump does not work, and this can create significant inconvenience.
2. Additional consumption of electricity.
3. Do not drain aggressive chemical liquids: solvents, gasoline, etc., because they can damage the internal parts of the installation.
4. Inorganic substances, solid elements, etc. should not be allowed to enter the drains, since the knives can become dull from this, and the device can fail.
5. If the operating conditions are not observed, the device can quickly break down, and it is especially dangerous for it to start without water.
6. Heavily contaminated wastewater can cause damage to the unit.

Installation process

To connect a sewage pump in your apartment for the kitchen, you can invite specialists. However, knowing how the water supply works, you can do all the installation work of the pump in the apartment with your own hands. It is important to do everything in stages. First comes the preparation:

• It is necessary to determine where the unit will be located. You can put it anywhere: in the kitchen in the cabinet under the sink, under the table, in the far corner, etc.
• Wastewater flows to the pump by gravity, so it is necessary to provide them with this opportunity: pipes should be placed vertically or at an angle.
• If several pumps are used (for example, a separate one for a washing machine and a second one for washing), then they cannot be combined with each other. Each device must have its own outlet to the sewer.
• If the outlet pipe is long, it is necessary to provide a special valve to prevent airing of the pipes.
• Power is connected via a separate line.

When everything is ready, you can proceed to the actual installation of the pump:

• An outlet hose leading from the sink to the drain is disconnected from the sewer pipes.
• Polypropylene corrugation is connected to the pump.
• The outlet hose from the sink and the corrugation mounted on the pump are connected. Adapters are usually included with the pump. If necessary, they can be purchased in the plumbing department.
• The pump is connected to the sewer using another pipe.
• Connect the device to the electrical network.

Everything, the pump is ready to use. At any time, it will now turn on and help get rid of drainage water and organic residues.