Difference Between Sewage Ejector Pumps & Sump Pump Systems!

Difference Between Sewage Ejector Pumps & Sump Pump Systems

Ejector Pump System

Sump Pump System

Sewage ejector pump systems are always confused for sump pump systems. There are some similarities but both have different purposes for your homes plumbing. I am focusing on the Ejector pump system and the main difference from a sump pump system is that the ejector pump handles sewage and grey water. When your home has a overhead sewer system and you have a bathroom or either laundry in the basement you will always have a sewage ejector pump system to help eject the water up into the overhead sanitary sewer drain. Sump pump systems are usually tied into your drain tile system that collects water around your foundation that either splashes out directly outside or pumps into a storm drain system. Another difference between ejector pump and sump pump is the size of the discharge line. Ejector pumps system will always have a 2" discharge pipe while the sump pump systems are  1-1/2 discharge line  most of the time. Another good way to determine if it is a ejector pump system or sump pump system is the type of lid that is sealing the pit. Ejector pumps will always have a sealed lip to prevent sewer smell, while sump pump system have an open lid that usually have condensate lines draining into them.

For expert Plumbing service, installations, or maintenance contact Reliance Plumbing. Our plumbers serve the North Shore and Northwest Chicago suburbs. Call (847) 583-1858 for 24-hour plumbing service today. +Christopher Michael Burns

NorthShore Chicago Land Flood Control!

Drain Tile and Sump Pump System Simplified!

Drain Tile and Sump Pump systems are important features to keeping a dry basement. Drain tile system are installed in basements to gather the water around your foundation wall and direct it to the sump pump witch then pumps it out directly outside that's called a splash out. Some cities in the North Shore Chicago land area with storm sewers allow home owners to drop the sump pump discharge line in to the storm sewer. Some cities are strict and do not allow discharge into storm sewer. Running the excess water away from your house is key to having a well installed system. Flood controls and Overhead sewer system will protect you from sanitary sewer flooding but with flash floods and large volumes of water around your home a drain tile system is what helps keep water out. In some case a house can be protected from the sanitary sewer but seepage and foundation cracks will allow water in that will cause you to flood from hydro-static pressure that can crack your foundation floor and create settling problems around your home.

For more Expert Plumbing Advice and Free Estimates, Feel Free to contact +Reliance Plumbing. Your Trusted North Shore Chicago land Plumbers.

+Christopher Michael Burns 

We Finance Flood Control System North Shore Chicago!

Sand bags, shovels, pumps, and water have been a normal thing the last couple of days in the Chicago land area. Flooding happens due to flash floods that are unpredictable and can strike at any time. Being prepared is important and may be costly. Financing a flood control might not be on your mind but it is important for your homes well being. I currently feel for everyone that had a flooded basement because I was working while my home was being flooded with sewage water because the city sewer was overwhelmed with water and back up into my own home that was unprotected from back flow from the main sanitary sewer line. If only a flood control system was installed I would have saved my TV, computers, and very important pictures that where damaged and had a lot of sentimental value that really touched me personally. I was at work overwhelmed with calls in the middle of the night fighting to protect our customer’s basement while my own was under water. If I could go back, I'm sure many would have asked themselves the same question. Financing a flood control is smart for many reasons. When you flood it costs a lot of property damage, money, and stress. After a flood restoration is required that some insurance companies may cover but all this can be avoided with a simple flood control system. Reliance Plumbing Flood Control is a great Dual Check Valve system that prevents city back flow into your home. For more information on installing and Financing a flood Control system, contact Reliance Plumbing.

Threats of Flash Floods and Basement Flooding Chicago land!

Most homeowners in the Chicago and Chicago-land suburbs experience flooded basements during major storms aka (Flash Floods). These types of floods are expensive to clean up and can cause lots of damage to your home. To prevent such flooding issues, Reliance Plumbing installs flood control systems or converts gravity sewers to overhead sewer systems. The advantages of an overhead sewer system is that, it dose not rely on electricity to prevent flooding. A big advantage of this system is that during major storms lots of homes lose power that cause there sump pumps not to eject water out of the home. Not all homes can be converted to overhead sewer system due to shallow sewer mains that is a requirement for installation. Another great option to prevent flooding would be a Dual Check Valve Flood Control system. This system prevents the city water from "backing up" into your home when the city mains are overwhelmed with water. Flash floods are a sudden rain fall in small amount of time; that cause the city sewer lines problems because it can not keep up with the volume of water that cause it to "back up" into the lowest points which is usually an unprotected basement drain.

For expert flooding repairs from a team of professionals, contact Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage. Our team of plumbers will gladly service your water heater, sump ejector pumps, and other residential or commercial plumbing problems. Give us a call at (847)583-1858 or visit us online for more information. 

+Christopher Michael Burns

Sump Pump Battery Back Up System

BATTERY BACK UP SUMP PUMP SYSTEM

Reliance Plumbing installs the PHCC Glentronics Battery Back Up system that works well and a better choice for your wallet. There are three different types of units which include the 1000, 1730, and 2400 system  The model # stands for how many gallons per hour the backup pump can discharge water. The 1000 is the most basic unit and I like it because it is compatible with the maintenance free battery witch is nice because you never have to add distilled water to the battery. The 1730 is a good unit and pumps more water per hour but the only downfall of this system is that it is not compatible with the maintenance free battery and needs to uses the acid battery that has to be maintained every couple moths. The 2400 is also a great system and you can use the maintenance free battery and is usually a system that many customers like because of the price and the features.

INSTALLATION TIPS FOR BATTERY BACK UP SYSTEM

When installing the back up system you should always install a separate discharge line from your primary sump pump. There are many benefits for installing separate discharge pipe for example if one freezes you have a back up discharge pipe. Also instead of sharing 1-1/2 pipe between the primary pump and back up pump, with two 1-1/2 lines ejecting more water when sudden flash floods demand more volume of flow from your pumps.

 For expert Plumbing repairs, directional boring water service installations, Sewer Lining or maintenance contact Reliance Plumbing. Our plumbers serve the North Shore and Northwest Chicago suburbs. Call (847) 583-1858 for 24-hour plumbing service today. 

+Christopher Michael Burns

Reliance Plumbing Sewer & Drainage "Preventative Tips"

Plumbing Problems "Common Vent and Main Sanitary Sewer Clogs" Preventative Tips!

Plumbing Problems "Trap Clogs" Preventative Tips!

Plumbing Problems "Common Clogs" Preventative Tips!

Wilmette Plumber Cleanout Installation!

Reliance Plumbing takes maintenance very serious and it is required in almost everything we own. For example a car needs a oil change every 3 thousands miles, and home owners often look past there sewer line. This can cause lots of damage to your home and hurt your pockets. When a sewer line is neglected roots and other build up from natural use can cause your drain lines to back up into your home. Sewer water contains a lot of bacteria that should be sanitized by a professional. But before the damage can be cleaned up, flow to your sewer line most be restored. And having a cleanout access outside of your home makes maintenance to your main sewer line a lot more convenient and safe. You will no longer have a big machine dragged into your basement or home. So by neglecting your line and not paying for simple maintenance every "year/two years" it can cost more in the long run. And when lines are not maintained it can cause further damage to the structure of your line. This happens when roots grow into the line from the pipe connections and grow big enough to break the pipe. So make sure you call your local plumber for simple maintenance that can save you lots of money and time.

For expert Sanitary Sewer drain repair, installation, or maintenance contact Reliance Plumbing. Our plumbers serve the North Shore and Northwest Chicago suburbs. Call (847) 583-1858 for 24-hour plumbing service today. 

+Christopher Michael Burns

What Sump Pump Battery Back Ups Professionals Recommend!

What is a battery backup system? A battery backup system is used to aid your primary sump in case of failure, power outage, or help discharge the water when it reaches a certain level. It is important to have a battery backup especially for finished basements to protect your investment and from potential damages that can be very expensive. Many homeowners have asked "what would work best for my home" and my answer is every home is different and depending on the size of the basement and how much you want to spend is the key factors to making a recommendation. As a plumbing professional my favorite back up system which is the most expensive is the SumPro system. I like this system because there are additional options to fully protect your basement and alert you by phone when your power has failed and it working on the battery powered back up. It also includes an alternation switch to uses different pump that are in the pit to prolong the life of the sump pump by not having a designated primary pump. The picture shows one pump but as a professional and seeing what works and what does not I prefer two pumps with separate discharge lines because in the event one gets frozen you have a backup many plumbers like to share the same discharge pipe but Reliance Plumbing prefers to have two.

Another system thatworks well and a better choice for your wallet is The Glentronice ProSeries system  There are three different types of units whichinclude the 1000, 1730, and 2400 system  The model # stands for howmany gallons per hour the backup pump can discharge water. The 1000 is the mostbasic unit and I like it because it is compatible withthe maintenance free battery witch is nice because you never have toadd distilled water to the battery. The 1730 is a good unit and pumps morewater per hour but the only downfall of this system is that it is notcompatible with the maintenance free battery and needs to use acidbattery that has to be maintained every couple moths. The 2400 isalso a great system and you can use the maintenance free battery andis usually a system that many customerslike because of the price and the features.

 For expert Plumbing repairs, directional boring for water service installations, Sewer Liner or maintenance contact Reliance Plumbing. Our plumbers serve the North Shore and Northwest Chicago suburbs. Call (847) 583-1858 for 24-hour plumbing service today. 

+Christopher Michael Burns

Northbrook Plumbers Reliance Plumbing Sewer Lining Chicagoland

Reliance Plumbing went out and lined about 25 feet of sanitary sewer drain line from 6' pipe to 4' transition inside home. This process saved the homeowner lots of money and unnecessary trenching. The video goes over the diffident steps that go into lining a Sewer. First you have to measure the line with camera and have to measure the exact length to be lined. Next they cut the liner material, bladder, and retrieval line. Next they remove the air from liner to prepare to pour the resin and epoxy mixture. After they pour the mix into the line and roll epoxy resin through material. After line is prepared it is ready to shoot into line. After liner is installed a bladder is installed right after to support the liner to dry for 3-4 hours. New pipe is seamless and warranty is up to 50 years on liner.

For expert Plumbing repairs, directional boring for water service installations, Sewer Liner or maintenance contact Reliance Plumbing. Our plumbers serve the North Shore and Northwest Chicago suburbs. Call (847) 583-1858 for 24-hour plumbing service today. 

+Christopher Michael Burns

Tankless Water Heater Maintenance-Reliance Plumbing

Customer had called Reliance Plumbing to check low hot water pressure. Reliance Plumbing went out and repaired valve on hot side and flushed and removed scale build inside of Tankless Water Heater because of hard water build up. Vinegar was run through system for about 45 minutes to break up and flush out scale build up inside of unit.

For expert Plumbing repairs, directional boring for water service installations, Sewer Liner or maintenance contact Reliance Plumbing. Our plumbers serve the North Shore and Northwest Chicago suburbs. Call (847) 583-1858 for 24-hour plumbing service today. 

+Christopher Michael Burns

Cast Iron Roof Drain Vent Stack Installation

Customer in Skokie had called Reliance Plumbing to fix drainage and vent problem to convert to code. Reliance went out and Installed 6" Cast Iron Stack for Roof drain and vent. All above ground joints where leaded in per code and installed trap drain for existing drain pipe.

Before

Before

After Stack was Installed

After Roof Drain was Installed Before Flashing was Installed On Roof

For expert Plumbing repairs, directional boring for water service installations, or maintenance contact Reliance Plumbing. Our plumbers serve the North Shore and Northwest Chicago suburbs. Call (847) 583-1858 for 24-hour plumbing service today. +Christopher Michael Burns