Most sewage systems are designed to let gravity do the work of moving solids and liquids down the pipeline. But sometimes it’s not possible to install plumbing fixtures uphill from a septic or city sewage system. In these situations, an automatic sewage pump has the job to pump waste typically from a bathroom to a sewer or septic line. Usually the bathroom will drain into a sewage basin, like a septic tank, that contains the pump.  

Bulb sewage pumps have an attached bulb, similar to sump pumps and toilet reservoirs. When the pump’s bulb reaches a particular height, it triggers a switch that starts the pump. When the liquid level subsides and the bulb lowers to a certain height, the pump stops. Tether float pumps work in a similar way, but have a tether switch that floats horizontally on liquid instead of a bulb.

Freedom Plumbing & Drain has the expertise to determine the best sewage pump for your property needs and install it correctly so it provides years of reliable service. If your sewage pump has any issues, contact us right away so we can diagnose the problem and get it back in working condition as soon as possible.