マセレーター式またはグラインダー式のトイレシステムを設置することは、住宅や商業施設にとって非常に有益です。アップフラッシュ式トイレを設置すれば、請負業者、住宅所有者、事業主は、コンクリートを壊すことなく、敷地内の任意の場所にトイレを増設できます。
マセレーター式とグラインダー式のシステムは、固形廃棄物を粉砕し、下水本管に送ります。この2つのシステムは動作は似ていますが、いくつかの違いがあります。マセレーター式ポンプシステムとグラインダー式ポンプシステムの違いを理解することで、ご自身の物件や顧客の物件に最適なシステムを選ぶことができます。
グラインダー式とマセレーター式ポンプシステムとは？
マセレーター式ポンプとグラインダー式ポンプは、それぞれ異なるタイプの固形物削減ポンプです。これらは、廃水中の固形廃棄物を粉砕してから、物件の主下水管に送ります。マセレーター式とグラインダー式ポンプは重力排水を必要としないため、コンクリートを壊すことなく設置できます。
グラインダー式とマセレーター式ポンプシステムは、廃水と固形廃棄物を下水本管に送り上げることができるため、1階または地下室での設置に最適です。
グラインダーポンプとマセレーターポンプシステムのメリットとは？
Grinder and macerator pumps offer the following benefits:
建築・リフォームの選択肢が広がる
グラインダーポンプやマセレーターポンプは、住宅所有者や施工業者が建物の設計やリフォームを行う際に、より自由なレイアウトを可能にします。これらのアップフラッシュシステムにより、浴室を下水管の下で効率的に活用できます。グラインダーポンプやマセレーターポンプの機能により、住宅所有者や施工業者は、地下室など下水管の下の場所に浴室を設置することができます。
簡単な設置
グラインダーポンプやマセレーターポンプは設置が簡単です。どちらのシステムも、コンクリートを壊したり、配管システム全体を変更したりすることなく設置できます。グラインダーポンプとマセレーターポンプは、トイレの裏側や壁に設置できる自立型ユニットです。高出力で汚水や固形廃棄物を下水管に送り出します。
信頼性の高い性能
グラインダーポンプとマセレーターポンプは信頼性の高い動作を実現します。目詰まりしないプロペラとサーマルリセット機能により、システムの寿命が長くなります。マセレーターポンプとグラインダーポンプは、効率よく動作することを信頼できます。
マセレーター vs. グラインダーポンプ
グラインダーとマセレーターは固形廃棄物を効果的に粉砕・汲み上げますが、粉砕能力には違いがあります。2種類の機器の違いは以下のとおりです。
マセレーターポンプ
マセレーターには、固形廃棄物とトイレットペーパーを液化するステンレス製の回転ブレードが搭載されています。廃棄物が洗浄水と混ざると、マセレーターのブレードが廃棄物とトイレットペーパーを粉砕し、細かいスラリーとして下水本管に送り出します。マセレーターはインライン配管に設置するように設計されています。インライン配管は、マセレーターに必要な一定の液体の流れを確保します。
マセレーターは住宅用途に最適で、住宅所有者は家のどこにでも設置できます。屋根裏や地下室に設置しても、固形廃棄物を粉砕して家から運び出すことができます。
グラインダーポンプ
グラインダーポンプシステムはマセレーターに似ており、同じ技術を使用しています。一方、グラインダーにはステンレス製の刃が付いており、固形廃棄物、トイレットペーパー、綿棒やタンポンなどの生理用品を粉砕できます。マセレーターは小さな固形物を粉砕できますが、グラインダーは中・大きな固形物を処理できます。グラインダーはより高負荷な用途で、賃貸住宅やオフィスビルなどの商業施設に最適です。
グラインダーポンプは、インライン配管やチャネルで効果的に機能します。マセレーターとは異なり、グラインダーポンプは空運転しても問題を引き起こしません。
How Does a Macerator Pump System Work?
You can install a macerator pump system behind a wall or as a free-standing unit without breaking concrete or installing a gravity drain. When you flush the toilet, water and solid waste enter the system, and smaller waste passes through the cutter basket while the blade breaks larger solids down into smaller particulates. A vortex impeller prevents clogging for reliable operation.
The Qwik Jon® Choice upflush system is a macerator that can connect to a toilet, tub, shower, or sink easily. It contains two easy-access ports, allowing you to inspect the junction box, cutter components, and float mechanism and perform maintenance quickly.
What Are a Macerator Pump System’s Features?
A macerator pump features the following components:
- Inlets: The Qwik Jon® Choice Upflush System features a 2-inch national pipe taper (NPT) or 1.5-inch, 25-diameter nominal (DN25) slip slide inlets.
- Extension kit: A macerator pump comes with an extension kit to install behind a wall.
- Mechanical shaft: A macerator pump also contains a ceramic/carbon mechanical shaft seal to increase its longevity.
- Automatic reset thermal overload: An automatic reset thermal overload protects the macerator pump from overheating.
- Ball bearings: Lower and upper ball bearings allow the Qwik Jon® Choice Upflush System to operate quietly and efficiently.
- Discharge elbow: The system’s discharge elbow contains a built-in check valve.
- Vortex impeller: The non-clogging impeller ensures the system operates reliably.
- Side handles: Recessed side handles make it easy to carry the macerator pump.
- Easy-access covers: The system’s snap-fit covers allow you to access the electrical box and macerator easily.
How Does a Grinder Pump System Work?
The Qwik Jon® Premier grinder pump system sits above the floor and behind a toilet. When the toilet flushes and water enters the tank, the water activates the grinder pump. The pump’s blades grind the solid waste, toilet paper and sanitary items in the wastewater within seconds. The pump then propels the ground particles into a ¾-inch to 1-inch pipe, leaving the tank empty and ready for the next use.
Like a macerator pump system, you can connect the Quik Jon® Premier grinder pump to a toilet, shower, tub or sink.
What Are a Grinder Pump System’s Features?
A grinder pump system features the following components:
- Tri-slice® cutter technology: The Qwik Jon® Premier grinder pump system uses advanced cutter technology to cut through solid waste, toilet paper, and sanitary items. It contains three separate cutting channels that make over 250,000 cuts per minute.
- Stainless steel cutters: Premium 440C stainless steel cutters and cutter plates are investment-cast for high performance.
- Extension kit: You can use the included extension kit to install a grinder pump behind a wall.
- Thermal overload protection: An automatic reset thermal overload prevents overheating.
- Mechanical shaft: A ceramic/carbon mechanical shaft ensures system longevity.
- Vortex impeller: The vortex impeller prevents clogging so the system can operate reliably.
- Ball bearings: A grinder pump operates quietly and efficiently with lower and upper ball bearings.
- Side handles: Recessed side handles make carrying the grinder pump system easy.
- IP68 protection rating: An IP68 protection rating means the grinder pump system can withstand total immersion.
- Cord: The grinder pump system includes a 6-foot cord with a right-angle plug.
- Discharge elbow: The Qwik Jon® Premier grinder pump system contains a 1-inch discharge elbow with a built-in check valve.
How to Maintain Macerator and Grinder Pump Systems
Preventive maintenance helps macerator and grinder pump systems last longer and operate efficiently.
Schedule Professional Maintenance
Grinder and macerator pumps typically require professional maintenance every few years, but you should check your manufacturer’s manual for the exact timeframe to schedule maintenance. A service specialist typically performs the following maintenance:
- Inspection: Service specialists can inspect macerator and grinder pumps thoroughly to ensure they are in good condition.
- Alarm testing: Testing a pump’s alarm ensures it operates properly.
- Cleaning: A service specialist cleans a pump’s cutting blades so they can grind solid waste effectively.
- Repairs: Service specialists make repairs as necessary.
In addition to the manufacturer’s instructions regarding maintenance, you should also pay attention to the following signs a macerator or grinder pump requires maintenance:
- More frequent operation: If a pump operates more often than it typically does, you or a servicer may need to replace the blades. The increased operation can indicate that the blades are dull.
- Irregular noises or smells: Contact a servicer if you notice any abnormal noises or smells. Odd noises can indicate you need to replace the bearings because they are worn out, and abnormal odors can indicate your pump needs new seals or gaskets.
- Water leaks: A water leak is another sign your macerator or grinder pump needs new seals or gaskets.
- System shut-down: If a pump stops working completely, the motor or another system component may require maintenance.
- Poor efficiency: If a pump operates less efficiently than usual, you may need to replace the bearings or blades.
Contact a Professional if the Alarm Sounds
Macerator and grinder pump systems have alarms that sound if a system malfunctions or requires attention. You should always contact a professional if the alarm sounds. A professional can identify what activated the alarm, repair existing damage, and replace parts as needed.
Contacting a professional if the alarm sounds prevents the pump from failing. This protects your home or building from sewage backup. Safety and health concerns can arise if a pump leaks into a building or the environment, so addressing complications early is crucial.
Keep the Area Surrounding the Pump Clear
Check the pump regularly to ensure its surrounding area is clear. Clear any obstructions or debris from the pump to prevent damage. Keeping the pump clean helps extend its life span and supports efficient operation.
Avoid Flushing Damaging Items
Avoid flushing sanitary items if you install a macerator pump system. A macerator pump is designed to handle wastewater and solid waste, but it cannot grind sanitary items. If you install a grinder pump system, you should also be careful which items you flush.
While a grinder pump can cut and send larger solids to the main sewer system, you should avoid flushing the following items:
- Cat litter
- Chemicals
- Cloth
- Cotton balls
- Cotton swabs
- Diapers
- Feminine hygiene products
- Flammable materials
- Food scraps
- Glass
- Grease
- Hair
- Metals
- Paper towels
- Paint
- Plastic
- Wipes
Install an Alternative Power Source
During a power outage, wastewater and solid waste can accumulate in a macerator or grinder pump, causing sewage to back up in a business or home. Installing an alternative power source enables a pump to operate when a building loses power, preventing sewage backup.
How to Choose Between a Macerator and Grinder Pump System
Choosing between a grinding and macerating toilet system depends on your property and needs. The two most critical factors are your property size and use:
Property Size
A macerator is best for a residential property, while a grinder system is best for an industrial or office building. If you have a small home or install plumbing systems for homeowners, a macerator is likely the best option. A grinder system is ideal if you have an office or commercial building or install plumbing systems for these types of properties.
Property Use
Property usage is another important factor. While a macerator system is typically the best choice for residential properties, some situations may benefit more from a grinder system. A grinder pump is the best choice if you or a client plans to use a residential property as a rental residence.
A grinder pump can handle larger solid particulates, such as sanitary products, so it offers more protection for property owners who have less control over their plumbing system usage. If a tenant flushes a potentially damaging item, a grinder pump is better equipped to handle solid materials and prevent clogging.
Zoeller Pump Company’s Macerator and Grinder Pump Systems
Zoeller Pump Company offers high-quality macerator and grinder pump systems. If you need to install an upflush toilet system in your home, office building, or a client’s property, consider the following options:
Qwik Jon® Choice Macerator System
Zoeller Pump Company’s Qwik Jon® Choice macerator system is a preassembled ⅓ HP system. This quiet system operates effectively, and you can install it in small spaces. Whether you need an upflush system for your home or want a superior system to offer your clients, the Quik Jon® Choice is perfect for residential properties.
Qwik Jon® Premier Grinder System
Zoeller Pump Company also offers the Qwik Jon® Premier grinder system for commercial, office and rental properties. This preassembled ½ HP system operates quietly and functions similarly to the Qwik Jon® Choice system but has greater cutting capabilities. The Qwik Jon® Premier system can break down solid organic waste and sanitary items, making it an excellent choice for rentals or larger properties.
Purchase a Macerator or Grinder System From Zoeller Pump Company
Macerator and grinder pump systems allow homeowners and contractors to install upflush toilet systems without breaking through concrete. Their simple design makes them quick and easy to install, and they break down solid waste and send it to the main sewer system effectively.
Choosing the right upflush toilet system is essential to extend the system’s longevity and protect a building from sewage backup. While a macerator pump system is perfect for residential properties, a grinder pump system is better equipped for larger industrial properties, office buildings, and rental properties.
Zoeller Pump Company offers the Qwik Jon® Choice macerator system and the Qwik Jon® Premier grinder system to help contractors and homeowners add bathrooms below plumbing lines. These systems allow property owners to install bathrooms anywhere in their homes or buildings, giving them more freedom when building or remodeling.
Zoeller Pump Company’s Qwik Jon® Choice system is perfect for residential applications, and the Qwik Jon® Premier system is ideal for commercial properties and rentals. Zoeller’s high-quality upflush systems are easy to install and operate efficiently to move wastewater and solid waste to the main sewer system. Locate the nearest Zoeller product distributor to find the perfect macerator or grinder pump system for your property or clients.
