Use a multimeter or similar device to check wires in the septic system for damage to see what needs to be replaced.
When a septic pump will not start, there are three main areas to check for problems: the electrical system, the pump itself and the controls.
Electricity can be very dangerous, so always use caution when working with electricity and turn off power supply breakers when testing...
This article is part of a series on troubleshooting pumps:
- Troubleshooting Pumps: The Pump Motor Doesn’t Run
- Troubleshooting Pumps: The Pump Turns On, But There’s No Water
- Troubleshooting Pumps: The Pump Runs Continuously or Cycles Too Frequently
- Troubleshooting Pumps: The Pump Makes a Lot of Noise
- Troubleshooting Pumps: There’s a Sewer Gas Smell