![]() ![]() That means even though you’re not using that bathroom, the Ejector Well may be filling. Something to consider: while this Ejector System is supposed to empty only that bathroom, I do remember it being kicked on very rarely by other sources such as the washing machine, master bath toilet, or maybe even a high ground water table. If you did shut off the breaker because the pump was running, remember to turn it back on after you’ve unplugged the pump. In this scenario you do not have to turn off the breaker from the main panel. I think there’s a switch to turn off the alarm. Don’t even think about opening that cover! When you unplug the power cord (there may be 2?) from the pump, the alarm sounds. ![]() You’ll see the Ejector well cover with PVC pipes leading to and away from the well. There are four straight slot-head bolts, one in each corner. I think you’ll hearing a beeping or a buzzer from the pump that’s it’s way of alerting you to the loss of power.Īs long as the pump is not currently running (in a non-emergency it’s probably easier to start this way), remove the front panel under the sink. If the pump is still running, start by turning off the appropriate electrical circuit in the main breaker panel in the laundry room. I’d recommend if it’s still running, turn it off now and then immediately contact a plumber. Something, like toilet paper, may have partially locked the float. That Ejector Pump should not be running for more than 20-25 seconds at a time, otherwise it may burn out. Think of this system as similar to the sump pump and its unsealed well. It is designed to run only when its SEALED well gets full and via a float turns on the Ejector Pump. It pumps the outflow from the toilet and sink in that bathroom UP and out to the septic system. That’s an Ejector Pump under the downstairs bathroom sink. It was never running continuously all morning or all day, but I emailed the previous owner and yesterday and this is what I got back: It runs for several minutes, and I go to the downstairs bathroom, flush the toilet, and it stops. I've woken up at 5am (or whenever, I probably hear it then because the house is quieter) and I hear this pump running. ![]() It's a split level on a septic, so in the basement bathroom under the sink there is what the previous owner calls an "ejector pump." We moved into a new (to us) house this summer. Here's my new post with a photo of the new float installed. I decided to open it up and I'm glad I did, as I think I successfully fixed it! It took a while, and there were some things I did that made it a bit harder for myself, but overall it was a satisfying experience. ![]()
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