Education

Education and Technical Publications
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Grinder Pump Pamphlet for Homeowners & Industry Professionals

“The Homeowner’s Solution for Handling Residential Sewage in Challenging Locations” is SSPMA’s pamphlet, for homeowners and industry professionals, describing grinder pumps and their uses.

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Effluent Pump Training Video for Onsite Wastewater Treatment: Selecting the Right Pump for the Job.

A 28-minute presentation, with accompanying worksheets below for sizing and selecting effluent pumps. Shows two representative installations: enhanced flow septic tank pumping and low-pressure pipe distribution.

Recommended Standards for Sump, Effluent
and Sewage Pumps (2019 Revision)

SSPMA's newly revised document designed to supply the purchaser and/or user of sump, effluent and sewage pumping equipment with accurate performance data and assist in determination of proper application and selection of equipment.

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(2019 Revision)

Introduction to Sump Pumps

Video covering what sump pumps are used for...why they are important...and how they are installed and maintained. Perfect educational tool showing an actual replacement installation. Directed at dealers, contractors and others who need basic knowledge of the product and its application. Video runs 17 minutes.

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Sump Pump Trouble Shooting Chart

A list of probable sump pump problems and how to solve them yourself.

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Homeowner's Guide to the Domestic Sump Pump

Brochure describing the five general types of sump pumps, and basic information regarding installation and general maintenance.

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Guide for Installation for New or Replacement Sump Pumps

Brochure outlining recommended installation procedures.

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Sizing Guidelines for New or Replacement Sewage Pumps

Brochure to assist installers and others in selecting a proper pump for a particular application.

Recommended Installation and Maintenance for New or Replacement Sewage Pumps

Brochure designed to guide installers, inspectors and users regarding the proper installation and maintenance of sewage pumps. Includes a diagram of a typical installation and a trouble-shooting chart.

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Sewage Pump Sizing Calculator

Convenient pocket-size rule designed to assist installers in determining required sewage pump capacity, total dynamic head, and basin size. Great for use in the “field.”

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Recommended Guidelines for Sizing New or Replacement Effluent Pumps

General and technical information on selection/sizing of effluent pumps in on-site waste treatment systems. Excellent, 32 page, reference for installers, inspectors and users of effluent pumps.