What is a grinder pump?

• A grinder pump is similar to an ejector pump. It is a pump that is utilized to remove waste products from your plumbing system when the building sewer is located too high for the system to flow by gravity.
• The difference between an ejector pump and a grinder pump is that a grinder pump grinds the waste into very small pieces, similar to your garbage disposal. In doing so it can utilize a smaller discharge pipe and it can convey the waste at a higher velocity for longer distances.

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How much do grinder pumps cost?

• Grinder pumps are more expensive than ejector pumps and typically start at over $1,500.00.

How long do grinder pumps last?

• Depending on the application and usage the average life is around 10 years.

How far can a grinder pump pump?

Several hundred feet or more is not uncommon. However, it depends on several things including:

• The model of the pump
• The size of the discharge pipe
• The total dynamic head (how high it must pump and the number of fittings or turns it must encounter)

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What is the best grinder pump?

• There are several manufacturers of grinder pumps but we prefer models manufactured by Zoeller.