When the septic pump starts but does not deliver any effluent, there are two main areas to check: the pump, and the tank or piping.
Remember, always use caution when working with electricity and turn off power supply breakers when testing components within the electrical system....
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