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kimsbro · Apr 30, 2009, 06:41 PM

I have had aerated septic system installed in Feb. 2002. The pump ,itself, runs [U]constantly. Is this a problem? The pump is no longer under warranty. There is no "stinky" smell to my system and it is removing clear water out the drain pipe into a waterway. I only have my stool (no toilet paper flushed, etc) & wash machine attached to the system. Should I have a professional look at the system? The man who emptied my tank 2 years ago said that I should just let it run until the pump quits and purchase a new one.

Note: I do service the system using chlorine tablets every 3 months. When the system was installed Bi-County health department stated that the system itself was large enough for a 4 person family. We only have 2 persons in our household.

ballengerb1 · Apr 30, 2009, 07:26 PM

The guy that said let it run was a fool. On top of that you should be pumping half of what it is rated for. You have a stuck float switch and it will eventually burn up the motor. Most pump motors relay on some fuilds surrounding them for cooling. Call a pro, this is not a DIY job

kimsbro · May 4, 2009, 07:36 AM

ballengerb1. Thanks for the answer. I did contact a professional. He looked at the "gray box" on my wall and determined that someone and switched the pump from Automatic to Manual.

ballengerb1 · May 4, 2009, 07:37 AM

Married? If so, do not try to determine who switched it. LOL

kimsbro · May 4, 2009, 07:56 AM

Yes married. I do remember "him" near the box last week. I never have "him" help with repairs, etc.. He is a city boy who can't build a fire in the woodstove without a "cheater" log (at $3 a pop) and even then the house is full of smoke for about 2 hours after he touches the stove... just stay away!! LOL