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Replace basement sewage ejector system - FIXED!!
I have a house that is 30 years old, on a spectic system, and has a basement that is below the septic line. There is an existing sewage ejector system:
Mfg: Enpo Cornell
Model: 224
Type: 2
1/2HP
Symplex
The existing tank apprears to have been serviced many times and seems to be rusted. The top access cover doesn't seem to close properly because of rusty bolts. There also seems to be a fowl odor present that my wife can't stand. Basically, I want to replace the whole works.
It appears to be round, 24 inches in diameter, I can't tell it's depth, and SEEMS to be in a concrete casing. The top of the tank seems to be about 3 inches below the concrete line.
Questions:
1) How easy (or hard) will it be to replace the whole works?
2) There must be an input, can I remove the old tank without destroying the input lines?
3) Is it possible that JUST the top of tank is 24 inches, where the actual tank is smaller in diameter.
4) Will I be able to detach the input before I take out the tank?
5) Will I have to bust up concrete to take out the tank?
6) Can I unbolt the input from the inside of the tank
Regarding the replacement tank. Recommendations? Can I use a smaller diameter tank or do I have to have the same 24 inch diameter model.
--or-- Am I way over my head and I should just call a plumber [grin]
Mike
I have a house that is 30 years old, on a spectic system, and has a basement that is below the septic line. There is an existing sewage ejector system:
Mfg: Enpo Cornell
Model: 224
Type: 2
1/2HP
Symplex
The existing tank apprears to have been serviced many times and seems to be rusted. The top access cover doesn't seem to close properly because of rusty bolts. There also seems to be a fowl odor present that my wife can't stand. Basically, I want to replace the whole works.
It appears to be round, 24 inches in diameter, I can't tell it's depth, and SEEMS to be in a concrete casing. The top of the tank seems to be about 3 inches below the concrete line.
Questions:
1) How easy (or hard) will it be to replace the whole works?
2) There must be an input, can I remove the old tank without destroying the input lines?
3) Is it possible that JUST the top of tank is 24 inches, where the actual tank is smaller in diameter.
4) Will I be able to detach the input before I take out the tank?
5) Will I have to bust up concrete to take out the tank?
6) Can I unbolt the input from the inside of the tank
Regarding the replacement tank. Recommendations? Can I use a smaller diameter tank or do I have to have the same 24 inch diameter model.
--or-- Am I way over my head and I should just call a plumber [grin]
Mike
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