If you have a septic system with a drainage panel, we
recommend installing a septic tank alarm.
The location of the alarm should be in a part of the house or property where
you can see its flashing light or hear an audible signal.
When the alarm sounds, it usually means that sewage in the
septic tank is not successfully pumping
into the drainage area. This type of problem can quickly lead to septic drains
that fall back and get into the basement. Do not be put off by the cost of
pumping your septic system; cleaning your system is much cheaper than
renovating your basement and eliminating the odor of septic tanks in your home.
There are times when a septic system
alarm is triggered, and the pump
still works well. Being able to diagnose these situations can save you time and
money. Use the following list to understand why the septic alarm
is false.
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Have you maintained your septic tank properly? A
well-maintained septic pump usually lasts between 10 and 15 years.
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Can the power connection to the septic pump be detached?
If there is no power, it looks like the pump will not work properly, but it does.
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Are the lines in your drainage area covered?
They can block when the septic tank is over, and
if the drainage field is clogged, it can bring the water back home.
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Could there be a power outage or blown fuse in
your area that causes the septic pump to leak?
Ignoring the sump alarm
can cause an unpleasant odor in the basement. Therefore, make sure that you do
not ignore the alarm. Many people have not installed an alarm system for septic
tanks, so they do not have the luxury of an early warning system and can one
day wake up in a basement full of sewage.
If you install the sump pump alarm
and use it correctly, you save time, money and work.
