Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    jmruggeri's Avatar
    jmruggeri Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Apr 26, 2010, 10:40 AM
    Quickjohn
    I have a quickjohn in by basement.
    I have a plywood floor w/carpet on top of the quickjohn.
    The floor was wet. I removed the toilet and put a net wax ring w/flange.
    The floor got wet again. The toilet is not leaking.
    Can the quickjohn get backed up before the sewage reaches the pump?
    The pump does work
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
     
    #2

    Apr 26, 2010, 11:02 AM

    By" quick john" are you referring to a sewerage ejector system?
    Please explain, in detail, exactly what you have and your complaint with it. Are there other fixtures involved besides this quick john?
    What's the brand name of the quick john? Give me something I can work with here. Regards, Tom
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
     
    #3

    Apr 26, 2010, 11:02 AM

    Tom, I did not think a Saniflow had a wax ring, what do you make of this? I see you are reading this post with me.
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
     
    #4

    Apr 26, 2010, 11:14 AM

    Bob,
    I'm still trying to find out what's down there. Is quick john another name fofr a Saniflow installation? Since we don't have basements in my area All I know about them is what I've read. Cheers, Tom
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
     
    #5

    Apr 26, 2010, 11:17 AM

    Think this is it and it does look like there is a wax ring Liberty LowPro Quick Jon Toilet Basin Wastewater & Sewage Removal System # LowPro41LP (D) You install a regular toilet on it rather than buying a complete Saniflow unit
    jmruggeri's Avatar
    jmruggeri Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #6

    Apr 26, 2010, 12:20 PM
    It's a LowPro 41LP Quick Jon Sewage remaval system, and you do install a regular toilet on it with a wax ring. Before I take off the back lid for access, I thought someone familial with this unit could tell me if they had any experience with a clog inside the base

    Quote Originally Posted by ballengerb1 View Post
    Think this is it and it does look like there is a wax ring Liberty LowPro Quick Jon Toilet Basin Wastewater & Sewage Removal System # LowPro41LP (D) You install a regular toilet on it rather than buying a complete Saniflow unit
    That is the unit. Before I remove the back base cover, I wanted to see if someone familial with it had any experience with a clog inside the unit base
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
     
    #7

    Apr 26, 2010, 04:57 PM
    Looks like a typical grinder pump to me,(see image).

    Remove the back cover. If the pumps working, as you say, then look for a clog in the intake( suction line to the pump. If that's clear I would turn my attention to the discharge line. Is it clogged? Is the check valve operating correctly? Check it out and let us know. M Good luck. Tom
    Attached Images
     
    jmruggeri's Avatar
    jmruggeri Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #8

    Apr 28, 2010, 08:05 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by speedball1 View Post
    Looks like a typical grinder pump to me,(see image).

    Remove the back cover. If the pumps working, as you say, then look for a clog in the intake( suction line to the pump. If that's clear I would turn my attention to the discharge line. Is it clogged? Is the check valve operating correctly? Check it out and let us know. m Good luck. Tom
    I checked it out, and everything looked fine. Put it back together, seems to be working for now. Thanks for your help.
    speedball1's Avatar
    speedball1 Posts: 29,301, Reputation: 1939
    Eternal Plumber
     
    #9

    Apr 28, 2010, 10:32 AM

    Let us know if it gives you more trouble. Good luck, Tom

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.



View more questions Search