An integral part of most sump pumps and especially sewage pump installations is a check valve installed in the discharge pipe of the pump. In most plumbing codes there is a requirement for a full flow check valve to be… Read More »Sump and Sewage Pump Check Valve Information
We get a few calls each year from plumbers, builders and inspectors about homes or buildings under construction that miscalculate the sewer elevation. You guessed it, somebody miscalculated the location of the gravity sewer connection in the street or they… Read More »Missed Sewer? *%$#@ Happens
We get a lot of call from customers requesting that we come visit their job sites that have older commercial pumps systems. We are asked to inspect and prepare a quote, if necessary, for pumps, controls and covers. We are… Read More »Considerations When Servicing a Commercial Duplex Sewage Pumping System
At Jim Murray, Inc. we specialize in sump, sewage and wastewater pump and pumping related products for residential and commercial applications. In this blog article we will try to break down the most common categories and offer a description to… Read More »Sump & Wastewater Pump Categories
The sanitary sump pump is different from a drainage sump pump in that this sump basin collects wastewater from plumbing drains and fixtures. In most states, if you have a basement with a floor drain, a laundry sink or a… Read More »Maintaining Your Sanitary Sump System
The biggest maintenance item with any sump pump or sewage pump system is becoming familiar with the product and periodically giving it a visual inspection. If you have an active sump pump that cycles daily or more often you may… Read More »Simple Maintenance Can Extend the Life of Your Sump Pump
“I need a grinder pump.” is a call we often get from plumbers when in most cases what they really need is a sewage pump. Some people think that all sewage pumps grind up the waste when in fact they… Read More »Sewage Pump vs. Grinder Pump
