Many residences and businesses have plumbing fitted with a septic grinder pump system. These systems essentially grind solids in wastewater before the water reaches municipal treatment systems. Grinder and shredding pumps come equipped with an outlet that traps solids and then liquefies them with a grinding or shredding action. Without a grinder pump system, septic pipes are often clogged with debris or take longer to move solids since it would be left to gravity to move the wastewater.

Grinder or shredder pumps with a 360-degree shredding action break down solids the quickest and are ideal for pulverizing almost any solid. Those all-around grinders are especially handy when what's shredded, often called slurry, is then fed into small-diameter pipes. You should also look for application-specific pumps since some cannot withstand the chemical damage that often occurs in industrial or municipal septic systems.

Find the right sewage grinder pump online through the following resources:

1. Profiles and contact info from industry directories

2. Local representatives and discount dealers

3. High-powered grinder pump manufacturers

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find the most grinder pump manufacturers with industry directories

The best way to find the most options in a sewage grinder pump is to consult manufacturer directories. Grinding pump vendors should offer competitive pricing as well as the latest in technology since you can always find basics at your local hardware or plumbing supply store. Directories also offer profile information for each featured company which can help you find out which companies offer repair and accessories for the shredding pump should you decide to purchase.

I recommend: Global business directory Component Database offers profile and contact information for several grinder pump manufacturers. ThomasNet also lists profile information as well as the option to click and compare more than 180 vendors.

Get quotes from local grinder pump system representatives and discount suppliers

Companies that have local representatives can save you big in customer service and training. You can also find deals through companies that always offer discounts since they likely have deals with manufacturers or buy their overstock. A grinding pump purchased from anyone other than an individual should come with a warranty as well as a powder coating to withstand corrosion.

I recommend: Hydromatic can put you in touch with local grinder pump representatives, while DiscountPumps.biz always carries discounted residential grinder pump lines.

Make the most of your new grinder pump with heavy-duty horsepower

Looking for a little more power from your industrial grinding pump? Most grinder or shredder pumps are designed to only grind semi-soft materials and paper products. There are plenty of manufacturers that offer shredders that pulsate hard solids like cans, plastic containers -- even bones. Not only is this kind of sewage grinder pump great for kitchen plumbing, but they're also great for high volumes of semi-soft waste.

I recommend: Check out BJM Pumps and Turbo San for grinder pump systems that boast more horsepower than traditional systems.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Grinding and shredding pumps do not typically require regular maintenance. However, products that don't dissolve can routinely get stick in basins which means you'll eventually need a professional to clean it out. The company you buy your pump from should have a list of authorized repair services as well as provide you with a list of products your pump can't handle.