Friday, July 4, 2008

Re: [papercreters] Sewage Grinder Pump - PC Mixer/Pump

You'd have to pre-chop the paper . . . and they're a bit pricey . . . but it
might work!

ElfN

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From: "austintexican" <les@lesmoore.com>


> How about trying a Sewage Grinder Pump to mix and pump PC?
> These unit are like an industrial strength garbage disposal and sewer
> pump combined. This looks safer to me than the lawn mower blade models.
> (and a lot less work). I think you could rent a pump for a trial.
> These pumps are designed to work in a sump about the size of a barrel.
> They are usually mounted on a pipe rail to keep them stable and for
> easier removal from the sump.
> Seems to me you could mount the pump in a barrel and fill with water and
> paper. Have the pump discharge feed back into the barrel to keep the
> mixture recirculating in the barrel.
> Once the paper is processed, add about a cup laundry soap and and 2 cups
> Borax to entrain air and prevent mold and bacteria. The Borax will also
> fireproof the paper, and it gives the mix a smooth texture.
> Next add about a cup of Portland cement for each gallon of mix (more or
> less to taste). No sand!
> You can stir this with a shovel or a canoe paddle while the pump mixes
> it up.
> Last switch the pump discharge to a hose and pump the PC where you want
> it.
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> http://www.plumbersurplus.com/Prod/Little-Giant-20GH-CIA-RFS-2-HP-65-GPM\
> -230V-Single-Phase-Magnum-Series-Sewage-Grinder-Pump-20-power-cord-(5206\
> 10)/57057/Cat/45
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> Let me know what you think.... even if you just think this is crazy.
> Thanks, Les
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