Sewer Ejector / Grinder Pump

Related terms

• Short Cycling

  Equipment turning on and off too frequently — usually from oversizing or airflow problems — causing wear, poor comfort, and high bills.

• Service Panel / Load Center

  The breaker box distributing power to circuits. Capacity (e.g., 100 vs. 200 amp) and free breaker spaces decide what a remodel can add.

• Shutoff / Stop Valve

  The local valve at each fixture allowing isolated repair without shutting the whole house. Adding/replacing them is standard during remod…

• Service Entrance

  Where utility power enters the home — drop/lateral, meter, and main disconnect. Upgrading it is often the gating cost when adding major l…

• Slope / Fall

  Drain pipe must pitch about 1/4 in. per foot — too little won't clear solids, too much drains liquid off solids. A frequent DIY error.

• SEER2

  The current seasonal cooling-efficiency rating for AC and heat pumps (replaced SEER in 2023). Higher SEER2 means lower cooling energy use.

• Smart Switch

  A Wi-Fi/Z-Wave switch for app/voice/scheduled control. Many need a neutral wire in the box — a constraint in older homes.

• Sediment Trap / Drip Leg

  A short capped pipe at a gas appliance that catches debris/condensate before it reaches the valve. Code-required and a common inspection…