Septic pump diamond island

AMekler · 08-02-2020, 06:06 AM

Can anyone recommend someone who can replace our septic pump on Diamond Island?
Need it done ASAP as we have guests this week from California

Thanks,
Alan

Little Bear · 08-02-2020, 06:42 AM

Hi Doc,

I had Lamprey Septic replace mine last summer. It had to be pumped first, so I had Island Services out of Meredith come pump out with their septic barge first.

https://lampreysepticservices.com/

http://www.islandservicecompany.com/services.htm

Good luck!

fatlazyless · 08-02-2020, 07:06 AM

50% of the time of more, it's the septic tether float switch and not the pump that needs to be replaced. The $300 pumps are very, very, durable and can last for 25+ years. A tether float switch is basically a heavy duty extension cord, about 4' long with a float switch built in that is relatively easy to replace, like an extension cord, and cost about 25-dollars at Lowe's.

The tether float switch turns the pump on and off, as needed. Sometimes the float gets stuck/coated up with septic and will no longer float or something, or it gets dried out on top and cracks inside, over the years, and no longer works.

Descant · 08-02-2020, 11:15 AM

Mine failed a few years ago because a bad connection on the main feed sent 220 v into everything that got turned on, lights, pump, etc. A guest tracked that down; we bailed the cistern into every bucket and wastebasket available. Replaced the pump, and poured the buckets back into the system. This was on a Saturday. The guests were already there, so no time to call a service company.
These pumps last a long, long time, so determining reason for failure before replacing could be important.

Descant · 08-02-2020, 11:17 AM

Mine failed a few years ago because a bad connection on the main feed sent 220 v into everything that got turned on, lights, pump, etc. A guest tracked that down; we bailed the cistern into every bucket and wastebasket available. Replaced the pump, and poured the buckets back into the system. This was on a Saturday. The guests were already there, so no time to call a service company.
These pumps last a long, long time, so determining reason for failure before replacing could be important.
If you hire a barge to do pump out, check with neighbors--they may decide to get pumped too and share the cost of the barge.

AMekler · 08-02-2020, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Descant

Mine failed a few years ago because a bad connection on the main feed sent 220 v into everything that got turned on, lights, pump, etc. A guest tracked that down; we bailed the cistern into every bucket and wastebasket available. Replaced the pump, and poured the buckets back into the system. This was on a Saturday. The guests were already there, so no time to call a service company.
These pumps last a long, long time, so determining reason for failure before replacing could be important.
If you hire a barge to do pump out, check with neighbors--they may decide to get pumped too and share the cost of the barge.

Yes unplugged the float switch cord and pump is working
Thanks

Descant · 08-03-2020, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMekler

Yes unplugged the float switch cord and pump is working
Thanks

Good for you. Cheap, easy fix. Wash your hands when you're done.

08-02-2020, 06:06 AM	#1
AMekler Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: diamond island Posts: 25 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Septic pump diamond island Can anyone recommend someone who can replace our septic pump on Diamond Island? Need it done ASAP as we have guests this week from California Thanks, Alan

08-02-2020, 07:06 AM	#3
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,923 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 306 Thanked 1,054 Times in 767 Posts	50% of the time of more, it's the septic tether float switch and not the pump that needs to be replaced. The $300 pumps are very, very, durable and can last for 25+ years. A tether float switch is basically a heavy duty extension cord, about 4' long with a float switch built in that is relatively easy to replace, like an extension cord, and cost about 25-dollars at Lowe's. The tether float switch turns the pump on and off, as needed. Sometimes the float gets stuck/coated up with septic and will no longer float or something, or it gets dried out on top and cracks inside, over the years, and no longer works. __________________ .... Banned for life from local thrift store!

08-02-2020, 11:15 AM	#4
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,472 Thanks: 1,385 Thanked 1,667 Times in 1,086 Posts	DIY project? Mine failed a few years ago because a bad connection on the main feed sent 220 v into everything that got turned on, lights, pump, etc. A guest tracked that down; we bailed the cistern into every bucket and wastebasket available. Replaced the pump, and poured the buckets back into the system. This was on a Saturday. The guests were already there, so no time to call a service company. These pumps last a long, long time, so determining reason for failure before replacing could be important.

08-02-2020, 11:17 AM	#5
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,472 Thanks: 1,385 Thanked 1,667 Times in 1,086 Posts	DIY project? Mine failed a few years ago because a bad connection on the main feed sent 220 v into everything that got turned on, lights, pump, etc. A guest tracked that down; we bailed the cistern into every bucket and wastebasket available. Replaced the pump, and poured the buckets back into the system. This was on a Saturday. The guests were already there, so no time to call a service company. These pumps last a long, long time, so determining reason for failure before replacing could be important. If you hire a barge to do pump out, check with neighbors--they may decide to get pumped too and share the cost of the barge.

08-02-2020, 06:42 AM	#2
Little Bear Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 581 Thanks: 125 Thanked 248 Times in 134 Posts	Hi Doc, I had Lamprey Septic replace mine last summer. It had to be pumped first, so I had Island Services out of Meredith come pump out with their septic barge first. https://lampreysepticservices.com/ http://www.islandservicecompany.com/services.htm Good luck!

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