Franklin Electric Grinder Pumps
- Pumps, packaged stations, and control panels from Franklin Electric’s FPS line
- Choose the 2 hp IGP Series or the High Head IGP Series
- Simplex, Duplex, and PowerSewer systems arrive as one matched package
- Every FPS grinder cuts solids at 414,000 cuts per minute
- Send us your model number and we will confirm the right fit
Before you order anything from the Franklin Electric grinder pumps lineup, answer one question: are you replacing a pump, building a new station, or fixing the controls? Each answer points to a different product group. This guide matches common jobs to the right Franklin family and lists what to send us for a quote.
Choose by Job: Franklin Electric Grinder Pumps, Systems, and Panels
Start from the job, not the model number. A dead pump in a sound basin needs a new pump. A bare site needs a packaged station, and a pump that only runs in Hand mode often needs a new panel or floats.
| Your situation | Franklin family | Go to |
|---|---|---|
| New house or lot below the sewer, no station yet | Simplex, Duplex, or PowerSewer package | Packaged grinder stations |
| Multi-family, commercial, or HOA station that cannot go down | Duplex package with a duplex panel | Packaged grinder stations |
| Pump failed, basin still in good shape | IGP or High Head IGP pump | Sewage grinder pumps |
| Old positive displacement grinder station | Grinder Pump Retrofit Kit | Sewage grinder pumps |
| Manual pump will not start, or the alarm or panel failed | Simplex or duplex control panel | Grinder control panels |
| Moving settled septic tank liquid, not raw sewage | Effluent pump, not a grinder | Franklin effluent pumps |
IGP, High Head IGP, and the Retrofit Kit
These are the pumps that sit in the basin and do the grinding. Both series run on a 2 hp, 3450 rpm motor and cut solids at 414,000 cuts per minute.
If the force main is short, the IGP fits. The High Head IGP reaches 200 feet of shutoff head for long or uphill runs, and the Retrofit Kit swaps the working parts of an old positive displacement station on a new cover.
Simplex, Duplex, and PowerSewer Packages
A package ships the basin, pump, floats, and discharge parts as one matched set. It is the right buy for new construction or a station that needs full replacement.
The Simplex holds one pump for a single home. The Duplex holds two pumps, so one keeps working if the other fails, and PowerSewer offers basin depths from 60 to 96 inches with an optional high head pump.
Simplex and Duplex Control Panels
A panel starts a manual pump, reads the floats, and sounds the high water alarm. Franklin's panels use NEMA 4X enclosures with an HOA switch and an alarm silence switch.
Simplex panels run one manual IGP pump on single phase power. Duplex panels alternate two pumps and come in single phase and three phase versions.
How the Pump, Floats, and Panel Work Together
Every grinder station has the same parts, and they have to match. That is why the three groups depend on each other.
- The pump sits at the bottom of the basin and grinds the waste into slurry.
- The floats hang in the basin and sense the waste level.
- The start parts sit inside an automatic pump, or in a separate panel for a manual pump.
- The alarm warns you when the level climbs too high.
A manual pump and its panel must agree on voltage, phase, and amps. Order them together, or send us the model of the part you are keeping.
What to Send Us for a Quote
We quote every order, so there are no prices on this page. These details let us match the right Franklin part on the first try.
- The model number from the nameplate on your old pump or panel
- Your power supply: voltage and single or three phase
- Whether the station has a separate control panel
- The lift to the high point and the length of the force main
- For a new station, the inlet depth and how many homes or units it serves
As a rule, a pump alone costs less than a full package, and a simplex package costs less than a duplex. A new panel costs less than a new pump when the pump still works.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best grinder pump on the market?
The best grinder pump is the one whose performance curve covers your total head with flow to spare. No single model wins every job. If the force main is short and fairly flat, a standard 2 hp IGP pump can do the job. For a long or steep run, a high head model like the IGPH is the better fit. Match voltage and phase to your power supply too, and pair a manual pump with the right panel.
Can a grinder pump be repaired?
Yes, a grinder pump can often be repaired, but many owners replace the pump instead. A technician can fix a tripped breaker, a stuck float, or a failed panel part without touching the pump. A worn motor or cutter usually means a new pump. With Franklin, you can drop a new IGP or High Head IGP into a sound basin, or use the Retrofit Kit to replace an old positive displacement grinder without digging up the station.
What's the difference between a sump pump and a grinder pump?
The difference between a sump pump and a grinder pump is what they move. A sump pump removes groundwater or rainwater from a pit, usually to the yard or a storm drain. A grinder pump handles raw sewage from toilets and drains, grinds the solids into slurry, and pushes it under pressure to the sewer. The two are not interchangeable. Never use a sump pump for sewage, and never send groundwater into a sewer grinder basin.
Ready to order? Send us your model number or your site details, and we will quote the right Franklin grinder setup.