Grit System Troubleshooting: Fix Collectors, Pumps & Odors NOW!

Is your grit system causing headaches? Grit packing in the collector, constant pump jams, or nasty odors taking over your headworks? This video is your direct line to the solutions. We're breaking down a classic EPA troubleshooting chart to give you a clear, actionable guide for diagnosing and fixing the most common grit removal problems.

Stop the guesswork and start applying proven fixes to keep your grit system running smoothly and protect your downstream equipment from abrasive wear.

In this video, you'll learn how to:

🔧 Diagnose Common Grit Issues: We link specific symptoms you can see and hear to their root causes.
✅ Identify Probable Causes: Understand why problems like grit packing, pump failures, and odors are happening.
📊 Know What to Check: Get a checklist of specific components and metrics to monitor for each problem.
🛠 Implement Effective Solutions: Apply concrete fixes, from simple operational changes to key mechanical adjustments.

We tackle specific problems like:

Grit Packing in Collectors: Causes and speed adjustments.

Excessive Grit in Digesters: Identifying separation failures.

Grit Pump Problems: Dealing with wear, cavitation, and blockages.

Grit Chamber Odors: Solving the stench at the source.

Equipment Overload & Motor Failure: Preventing mechanical burnout.

This isn't just theory—it's a practical, step-by-step playbook used by operators for decades, updated for today's plants.

prioritize safety and follow your facility's specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manufacturer's guidelines.

Looking for more? Check out our videos on Screening, Primary Clarification, and the Activated Sludge Process!

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