Homeowner needs to eliminate the check valve in a sewage ejector system to prevent loud water hammer and intermittent sticking that causes drainage backups.

Current check valve causes water hammer noise and risk of sticking, leading to backup; no existing simple retrofit eliminates the valve entirely.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

May 20, 2026

Workarounds Described

tapping on the check valve to unstick it
proposing a DIY vertical loop redesign

App Concept

HammerStop Ejector

A redesigned sewage ejector piping kit that uses a vertical loop configuration to eliminate the need for a check valve, preventing water hammer and backflow without moving parts.

Key Features

Pre-engineered vertical loop piping kit for basement ejector systems
No moving parts — eliminates valve sticking and maintenance
Silent operation — no water hammer thunk
Easy retrofitting into existing ejector basins
Compliant with plumbing codes where applicable

Target Users: Homeowners and plumbers dealing with noisy or unreliable sewage ejector check valves in residential basements

Revenue Model: $199-$299 per kit, one-time purchase

Existing Solutions Mentioned

check valve

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