Well Christmas brought me a Banjo which I have no idea how to play, and a frozen Septic Ejector which I had no idea how to fix, country living at its best.
Being a handy guy I decided to try to fix this problem myself which turned out to be a week long learning experience how a septic ejector system works. Next I will try to explain what I learned in a short and most likely confusing way if you have never had to work on a septic system.
First off, I did finally fix the ejector, and in the end it was a combination of a few problems. I think Initially something must have plugged the venturi, which then caused the 4" tube to fill with water then freeze. the pump then ran with the tube frozen and I believe the pressure caused the joints at the pump to break the seal and start sucking air. I coated the joints with Plumbers Goop (it's a great product if anyone needs to seal any air or water leaks in pipes that they just can't see) after letting that dry I ran the pump again which seemed to work for a bit but then stopped working. I gave the joints a little more of a coating, then the pump just wouldn't prime. I ended up pouring probably a total of 10 liters of water in the pump filter and then pulled out the primer screw to let the air escape. I did this about 5 times before the pump actually primed itself. Also for thawing out the ejector pipe, I tried a bunch of different suggestions but in the end the one that worked the best was taking the cap off, and pouring really hot water straight down the open pipe...it only took me 2-4 buckets full at the most. the last time only took me 1. The way it's supposed to work is that after pumping, the center tube will drain down into the lower part of the 4" tube below the frost line. it's been a cold spell here and I guess that my climate is just too cold to just run the 4" tube alone as it has been dropping down to -35C at night and some days it's been -45C with the wind chill. (that's around -30 to -50F) so hopefully this info can help someone else that is a total beginner like I was. I sure hope it will be more fun learning how to play the Banjo...and a lot less stinky.
ahhh Country Living...
The next problem is that I am realizing that the previous owner was correct when he said "that is not enough wood in the wood shed to last the winter"
The next problem is that I am realizing that the previous owner was correct when he said "that is not enough wood in the wood shed to last the winter"
