For any commercial site sitting below the level of the main sewer, the pump station is the silent piece of infrastructure that keeps the whole property functioning.

How A Pump Station Works

  • The wet well. A sealed underground chamber where wastewater collects.
  • One or more submersible pumps.
  • A control panel. Manages the pumps and triggers the high-level alarm.

How Pump Stations Fail

  • Float switch jamming. Wet wipes wrap around the float.
  • Impeller blockage. Wet wipes and rags burn out motors.
  • Silt and grease build-up. Over time the working volume reduces.
  • Electrical faults.
  • Motor failure. Typically 8 to 15 years.

Cost Of Failure Vs Cost Of Maintenance

A planned maintenance visit typically costs £200 to £400. A failure on a Friday afternoon can easily cost five or ten times an entire year of planned maintenance.

What A Maintenance Visit Covers

  • Visual inspection of the wet well.
  • Removal of silt, grease and debris.
  • Lift-out and inspection of each pump.
  • Check of mechanical seals and bearings.
  • Testing of float switches.
  • Testing of the control panel.
  • Operational test under load.
  • Written report.

How Often Should A Pump Station Be Serviced?

  • Light domestic-style: annual service.
  • Commercial with moderate use: bi-annual.
  • Heavy-duty (restaurants, hotels): quarterly.

Set Up A Maintenance Schedule

Call Call2Drain on 01892 571 555.