How far can an ejector pump push sewage?

• <div><p>Ejector pumps can only push sewage 750 feet or less. That’s because their purpose is to move waste from your home to your sewer line—which is a relatively short distance. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-grinder-pump.htm">Grinder pumps</a> can transport sewage further, but they manage lower volumes of waste than ejector pumps (and they don’t work with septic systems).</p></div>

Do you need plumber’s putty to install a sink drain?

• <div><p>No, you don’t need to use plumber’s putty to install a sink drain. Other options are available, such as silicone putty or silicone caulk. Plumber’s putty is the traditional method and it’s easier to work with and easier to remove. It doesn’t need to dry before using. Silicone putty should dry before you use the drain. </p></div>

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Q: How far can an ejector pump push sewage?

• <div><p>Ejector pumps can only push sewage 750 feet or less. That&rsquo;s because their purpose is to move waste from your home to your sewer line&mdash;which is a relatively short distance. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-a-grinder-pump.htm">Grinder pumps</a> can transport sewage further, but they manage lower volumes of waste than ejector pumps (and they don&rsquo;t work with septic systems).</p></div>

Q: How do I know if I need a sewage ejector pump?

• <div><p>You need a sewage ejector pump if you have appliances or fixtures that use water below ground, such as basement sinks, bathrooms, or laundry facilities. If all of your indoor plumbing connections are above ground, on the main floor or higher, gravity can do the work without a sewage ejector pump.</p><p></p></div>

Q: Do you need plumber’s putty to install a sink drain?

• <div><p>No, you don&rsquo;t need to use plumber&rsquo;s putty to install a sink drain. Other options are available, such as silicone putty or silicone caulk. Plumber&rsquo;s putty is the traditional method and it&rsquo;s easier to work with and easier to remove. It doesn&rsquo;t need to dry before using. Silicone putty should dry before you use the drain. </p></div>

Q: Where is the toilet vent pipe located?

• <div><p>Toilets typically connect to your main vent stack, a vertical pipe that runs through all finished levels of your home and exits through the roof. It&rsquo;s located behind the walls, but if you have an unfinished basement or a utility closet, you may find a portion of it running the vertical length of the space. Some basement toilets use an air admittance valve instead, which is a small vent located in the wall directly behind the toilet that extends upward a few feet from the drain.</p></div>

Q: Can I replace a PVC pipe by myself?

• <div><p>PVC pipes are easy to cut out and replace if you have minimum plumbing knowledge. To replace a portion of PVC pipe by yourself, use a hacksaw to cut out the damaged portion and empty out the water. Then, attach the new pipe and secure the ends with the proper <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/types-of-pipe-fitting.htm">PVC pipe fittings</a> to prevent any leakage. </p></div>

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Last update on October 04, 2025

Reviewed in August 2014
It went great! It was a full week's job and on the last day they even brought 2 crews to meet their deadline. They were on time every day, worked non-stop and full on every day. The results have been great! The basement is now dry and I don't have to worry about water damage. The battery went...
Everdry Waterproofing of Cincinnati
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Reviewed in February 2020
They were professional and prompt, disturbed as little landscaping as possible, and completed the work quickly.
Maeser Master Services, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2013
I liked working with the people that they sent out. The price is reasonable with the time frame he did it in was good, but little bit of a mess outside, but were clean inside. I would use them again.
Maeser Master Services, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2017
Dauenhauer was AMAZING through what turned out to be a very complicated and difficult situation, due to no fault of their own. Alan came out and dug out the broken pipe, replaced the broken section, found a second broken section and replaced it, added an access point, and snaked the line as far...
Dauenhauer Plumbing
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Reviewed in July 2013
The drain in the tub stayed open all the time. Anytime I asked a question they explained it in Laymen's terms so I could understand. I could not believe my luck to get someone so great. He was great.
Dauenhauer Plumbing
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Reviewed in May 2014
Smoothly. Could have used some grass seed ans straw as part of a nearly $2000 job though. Not a huge deal, but would have been a nice "icing on the cake".
Dauenhauer Plumbing
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Reviewed in December 2013
They replaced a ejector pump that the warranty was still on without cost to me. They were very professional and really stood behind their work and product.
Dauenhauer Plumbing
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Reviewed in November 2013
I had a sewer backup on a Saturday. Fearing the dreaded plumbers weekend overtime scenario I discovered that Dauenhauer doesn't charge extra on nights and weekends. I gave them a call and was told that they would come between 4 and 9 pm. The 2 man crew arrived at 8:50pm (later than I would have...
Dauenhauer Plumbing
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Reviewed in August 2012
They gave me a quote, and I had them go ahead and do the work. They were great. The servicemen who came out to do the work were very friendly, very nice and very good. They were certainly very thorough. They got right on the problem. I didn't have any problem getting them out to the house...
Dauenhauer Plumbing
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Reviewed in January 2015
It went well. They were on time. They were fair about the price. They actually lowered it a little bit when they got there and actually took a look at it. They had coupons. The guy was very professional.
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Maeser Master Services, LLC

Maeser Master Services, LLC

Customers say: Super punctual

280 local quotes requested

50 years of experience

Since 1975 Maeser has provided Louisville area families and businesses with plumbing services, heating and air conditioning, plus bathroom remodeling, improving indoor air quality and more. Visit our Bath Design Studio to get started on your bathroom remodeling project. Additional DBA - Marvin Maeser Plumbing. Award Winning. See website for additional service areas at www.maeser.com.

"It went great!! I was very satisfied and pleased with the services provided."

Ann K on August 2025

"It went great!! I was very satisfied and pleased with the services provided."

Ann K on August 2025

Tom Drexler Plumbing Air & Electric

Tom Drexler Plumbing Air & Electric

Customers say: Super punctual

956 local quotes requested

43 years of experience

Full service plumbing, HVAC and electrical contractor specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling. All work is performed by our trained and highly experienced technicians - not subcontractors. All Tom Drexler employees are background checked and drug tested for your protection. We are a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association. We service residential homes, apartments/condos, restaurants and rental properties. Additional Contact - Tom Drexler. Additional Email - [email protected].

"I typically do not leave reviews, but my experience with Tom Drexler Plumbing was so poor that I feel compelled to share it in hopes of preventing others from wasting their time and money. I initially contacted the company to address a leaking faucet in a spare bathroom. I was given a vague appointment window of 8 AM to 5 PM and informed that if I didn’t answer a call prior to their arrival, the technician would not show up. When the technician arrived, he spent time criticizing the company’s hiring practices rather than focusing on the repair. He determined that a full tub and shower replacement was needed, quoting over $1,000. The work could not be done the same day, requiring me to schedule another appointment. The technician arrived late and took the entire day to complete the job, spending a significant portion of time sitting on my staircase visibly exhausted. The installation was subpar—both the faucet and showerhead were protruding nearly two inches from the wall, and the showerhead was visibly crooked. The faucet and showerhead were protruding so far out they couldn't even be caulked. My wife documented the issues with photos. She sent them to me after the tech left. I immediately called Tom Drexler, informed them of the subpar work, and requested a different technician to correct the poor workmanship. A new technician arrived the following week and made the necessary adjustments. However, within four days of using the shower, a leak developed in the ceiling of the kitchen below, and our toilet began leaking from the base when flushed—suggesting possible plumbing pressure or blockage issues. I contacted the company again and scheduled yet another appointment. Despite being given the same 8 AM to 5 PM time frame, no one showed up, and I had to follow up myself to learn the technician wasn’t coming. Eventually, another technician did visit and claimed the ceiling leak was due to "residual water" and dismissed the toilet issue. When the ceiling stain continued to grow, I called again and requested a supervisor. The supervisor came a week later, concluded that the issue wasn’t related to their work, and left without offering any solutions. Altogether, I had to take four days off work to accommodate this series of visits. I now need to hire another plumber from a different company to resolve the ongoing leak. Based on my experience, I cannot in good conscience recommend Tom Drexler Plumbing. The quality of work, communication, and overall customer service were consistently poor throughout the entire process."

Matt B on September 2025

"I typically do not leave reviews, but my experience with Tom Drexler Plumbing was so poor that I feel compelled to share it in hopes of preventing others from wasting their time and money. I initially contacted the company to address a leaking faucet in a spare bathroom. I was given a vague appointment window of 8 AM to 5 PM and informed that if I didn’t answer a call prior to their arrival, the technician would not show up. When the technician arrived, he spent time criticizing the company’s hiring practices rather than focusing on the repair. He determined that a full tub and shower replacement was needed, quoting over $1,000. The work could not be done the same day, requiring me to schedule another appointment. The technician arrived late and took the entire day to complete the job, spending a significant portion of time sitting on my staircase visibly exhausted. The installation was subpar—both the faucet and showerhead were protruding nearly two inches from the wall, and the showerhead was visibly crooked. The faucet and showerhead were protruding so far out they couldn't even be caulked. My wife documented the issues with photos. She sent them to me after the tech left. I immediately called Tom Drexler, informed them of the subpar work, and requested a different technician to correct the poor workmanship. A new technician arrived the following week and made the necessary adjustments. However, within four days of using the shower, a leak developed in the ceiling of the kitchen below, and our toilet began leaking from the base when flushed—suggesting possible plumbing pressure or blockage issues. I contacted the company again and scheduled yet another appointment. Despite being given the same 8 AM to 5 PM time frame, no one showed up, and I had to follow up myself to learn the technician wasn’t coming. Eventually, another technician did visit and claimed the ceiling leak was due to "residual water" and dismissed the toilet issue. When the ceiling stain continued to grow, I called again and requested a supervisor. The supervisor came a week later, concluded that the issue wasn’t related to their work, and left without offering any solutions. Altogether, I had to take four days off work to accommodate this series of visits. I now need to hire another plumber from a different company to resolve the ongoing leak. Based on my experience, I cannot in good conscience recommend Tom Drexler Plumbing. The quality of work, communication, and overall customer service were consistently poor throughout the entire process."

Matt B on September 2025

Dauenhauer Plumbing

Dauenhauer Plumbing

Customers say: Quality work

Recommended by 90% of Angi customers

165 local quotes requested

At Dauenhauer Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electric, our skilled, licensed technicians will provide you with efficient, professional home services. Our friendly customer service staff will make every effort to get your problem taken care of fast, even on nights and weekends. From sump pumps and HVAC systems to drain cleanings and generators, our team takes pride in offering the area’s best customer experience. Additional DBA - Anytime Plumbing.

"Job completed"

Lee W on January 2025

"Job completed"

Lee W on January 2025

Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air

Greenwell Plumbing Heating & Air

Customers say: Super punctual

264 local quotes requested

31 years of experience

We're your neighborhood plumbing, heating, and air company. We've been providing "Simply Dependable" services in Southern Indiana since 1972. We can take care of all your plumbing and HVAC needs, 24 hours a day, when you need us we will be there!!! We are proud of our service tech's and do monthly training and product awareness with our service team. Tech's are clean, drug-tested, and uniformed, we use shoe covers and floor runners when working on your home. We clean up after every job.

"They got the old sump pump removed and installed the new one. They even disposed of the old stuff which I greatly appreciated. They were wonderful and would call on Greenwell Plumbing again."

Sharon J on May 2025

"They got the old sump pump removed and installed the new one. They even disposed of the old stuff which I greatly appreciated. They were wonderful and would call on Greenwell Plumbing again."

Sharon J on May 2025

Bluegrass Foundation Repair, LLC

Bluegrass Foundation Repair, LLC

Customers say: Quick response

18 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Bluegrass specializes in waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space repair, and concrete raising and leveling in Kentucky. Offering over a decade of experience, free no-obligation estimates, lifetime warranties, and affordable customized solutions, Bluegrass serves KY areas including Bowling Green, Lexington, Louisville, Paducah, Elizabethtown, Owensboro, and Frankfort. Call us today or vist or website www.bluegrassrepair.com to schedule your free estimate.

"Thank you for making the process easy!"

Joshua E on April 2025

"Thank you for making the process easy!"

Joshua E on April 2025

Infinity Design & Construction Group INC

11605 Shelbyville Rd. Louisville Ky

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Infinity Design & Construction Group INC

11605 Shelbyville Rd. Louisville Ky

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12 years of experience

In Business Since 2013 Free Estimates with a Trip Charge for Any Service Completed We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. How We Got Started We started in this industry in 2013. We describe our business as Well established

Handyman that specializes in concrete. We are new and upcoming so the bids are very cost efficient as well as top quality work. Looking forward to taking care of your next project.

McIntosh Septic & Excavating, LLC

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McIntosh Septic & Excavating, LLC

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6 years of experience

We are a family owned septic & excavating company located in Shelbyville, KY. We are licensed and insured. We specialize in new septic system installs, system repairs & inspections. We also various types of excavation work including but not limited to driveways, rough grade & finish grade, building pads, basements, footers & drainage issues. We look forward to working with you.

Weed Wackers

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We can do anything youneed done in your yard. Plus among other things as well. I have been in the industry for over 10 yrs. We can come in and design stuff, add or remove items, I have different types of equipment to use for various jobs. There is no job to big or to small. Are main goal is to make sure the customer is 110% satisfied. We do good quality work cheaper then the next guy

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Drain Pipe Installation questions, answered by experts

Ejector pumps can only push sewage 750 feet or less. That’s because their purpose is to move waste from your home to your sewer line—which is a relatively short distance. Grinder pumps can transport sewage further, but they manage lower volumes of waste than ejector pumps (and they don’t work with septic systems).

You need a sewage ejector pump if you have appliances or fixtures that use water below ground, such as basement sinks, bathrooms, or laundry facilities. If all of your indoor plumbing connections are above ground, on the main floor or higher, gravity can do the work without a sewage ejector pump.

No, you don’t need to use plumber’s putty to install a sink drain. Other options are available, such as silicone putty or silicone caulk. Plumber’s putty is the traditional method and it’s easier to work with and easier to remove. It doesn’t need to dry before using. Silicone putty should dry before you use the drain.

Toilets typically connect to your main vent stack, a vertical pipe that runs through all finished levels of your home and exits through the roof. It’s located behind the walls, but if you have an unfinished basement or a utility closet, you may find a portion of it running the vertical length of the space. Some basement toilets use an air admittance valve instead, which is a small vent located in the wall directly behind the toilet that extends upward a few feet from the drain.

PVC pipes are easy to cut out and replace if you have minimum plumbing knowledge. To replace a portion of PVC pipe by yourself, use a hacksaw to cut out the damaged portion and empty out the water. Then, attach the new pipe and secure the ends with the proper PVC pipe fittings to prevent any leakage.

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