swimmer_spe
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Our field bed and tank are higher than the house.In our basement, there are 2 septic sump tanks each with a pump. The lower one is for the basement fixture drains and the second one collects from the rest of the house and the basement one.
In the last day or so, I am noticing the second, higher one, the pump is running more often, even when no fixtures were used. Listening to it, I think the check valve is bad.I do not see any way to isolate the line to the septic tank outside, and the line is about 50'-100'. I know I can probably change the valve myself.My concern is that there is too much water in the line and that once I open it, I'll have a big mess on my hands. How would you proceed? (I'm likely calling a plumber to do it.)
In the last day or so, I am noticing the second, higher one, the pump is running more often, even when no fixtures were used. Listening to it, I think the check valve is bad.I do not see any way to isolate the line to the septic tank outside, and the line is about 50'-100'. I know I can probably change the valve myself.My concern is that there is too much water in the line and that once I open it, I'll have a big mess on my hands. How would you proceed? (I'm likely calling a plumber to do it.)
