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sanitary pump discharge line shakes
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Pump might be clogged, check the screen on the bottom. I have also seen the checks inside the valve brake off, but you would likely here water flowing back through on off cycle rather than the slam.0
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There are quiet check valves to eliminate the "bang" when the pump stops lifting the water and the check slams closed.
http://www.supplyhouse.com/Zoeller-30-0043-2-PVC-Quiet-Check-Solvent-Weld-w-Union-Check-Valve-Clear-Valve-Body
Vibration indicates your piping needs more support and/or the pump might have issues. A good (ie. not cheap) ejector pump will be heavy (cast iron) and the mass should eliminate a lot of vibration.0 -
Also, is this a new installation? Did you install the proper check? I know a standard ABS/PVC Horizontal check will make a fair bit of noise (the bang mentioned above) but I've witness many of those in a vertical position and it is then a BANG.0
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You could have something stuck on the impellor of the pump that is putting it out of balance causing the vibration. It is a much friendly job to pull the pump while still working than to wait for it to quit completely and have the pit completely full of nasties . With the pump working the pit can be pressure washed with the lid off and clean any solids out of the pit.
I am blessed in my own house to not have a sewage pump, but only a storm water sump pit. That pump seldom has to run so I rely on the thump (and frequency) of the check valve operation to assure me that it is working.0 -
wanted to thank the responders: switch out check valve to Zoeller Quiet check, problem solved.0
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