Upfront Septic responded to an emergency septic service call in Gig Harbor, WA, after a homeowner reported that an electrical junction box had fallen into the septic pump tank. The customer needed professional assistance to pump the tank and retrieve the equipment safely.
Upon arrival, our technicians found that the pump tank was flooded. Before pumping, the team briefly turned on the pump for a few minutes. Smoke was observed coming from the tank when pumping began, and shortly afterward, sparks occurred inside the junction box. Our technicians pumped approximately 1,200 gallons from the tank to remove the accumulated wastewater and gain access to the equipment.
Once the tank had been pumped, our team removed the junction box lid from the bottom of the tank. Because smoke and electrical sparking were observed during the service, the electrical components and pump system should be evaluated by a qualified professional before further operation. This emergency visit addressed the immediate need to pump the flooded tank and access the dropped equipment.
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