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In many commercial environments across the country, wastewater needs to be elevated to reach the main sewer line.
Drainage pumps provide the pressure needed to move fluids up to the main sewer line but if they fail or become blocked, wastewater can begin to overflow out of the pump station. Such an occurrence can cause businesses to close, resulting in heavy expenses or loss of income. As such, pumps must be installed correctly and then maintained throughout their life cycle to function efficiently.
Without the support of a drainage expert taking care of your pump, there’s a risk that – should something go wrong – the businesses you support will experience disruption and downtime. You can avoid that by using Metro Rod’s trusted pump installation, maintenance and repair services, which are tailored to your needs to provide a complete ‘water in, waste out’ solution.
Pump installation
Pumps are essential for businesses to keep their drainage systems functioning and help facilitate the flow of water and waste. At Metro Rod, we have vast experience in the installation of all pump stations including adoptable, pre-cast concrete, and package systems, so you’re in safe hands no matter your needs. Our expert engineers are trained to the highest industry standards to ensure we can advise you on which pump is right for your business’s requirements.
Alongside our sister company, Willow Pumps, we can advise on the design of pump stations. We’ll ensure your solution is tailored to help prevent flooding, circulate water efficiently, irrigate, remove groundwater and more. We can install your chosen pump efficiently – no matter how complex the design – leaving you with a system that does exactly what you need.
Our installations meet SFA and SSG (Sewerage Sector Guidance) standards and if water authority adoption is required on your pump station, our team can manage the necessary work required to ensure an easy handover process.
Pump maintenance
If you have an efficient working pump system in place, ‘out of sight, out of mind’ can come into play. But a pump station needs regular maintenance checks to ensure it keeps working at its best to prevent failures and keep premises free from disruption.
At Metro Rod, we recommend having your pump station checked at least twice a year as part of a regular maintenance plan in order to keep it in pristine condition.
During a pump maintenance check, our engineers conduct a full and thorough examination of the pump station to ensure there are no leaks, check the oil levels, condition of the control panel and all floats to confirm they activate the pump correctly, and assess the access covers and manholes. Doing so prevents blockages and identifies any causes for concern before they become a problem and result in greater disruption.
Creating a routine will ensure maintenance takes place at a time that suits you, will help prevent the risk of unexpected costs from emergency repairs and gives you confidence your wastewater is always taken care of.
Pump repair
When a pump station fault occurs, a quick response is required to address any issue or underlying problems. A simple issue addressed quickly can save a much bigger problem from occurring if left unseen to – causing more inconvenience and unwanted costs.
A pump station fault can usually be identified by a warning light and/or audible alarm on the system’s control panel or if there is a foul smell. Causes for this could be:
Debris or fats, oils and grease build up in the pump chamber- A blockage in the pipes leading to the pump chamber
- Wear and tear on the pump
- Electrical faults
- Float faults
- Rust and corrosion
With full UK coverage and expert engineers on hand, we can provide a professional, fast response and tidy pump repair work with exceptional customer service that will have you back up and running in no time.
Our team of expert engineers are available 24/7/365 for emergency call outs for repairs, while our ongoing maintenance service supports you all year round. Plus, we’re the leaders in pump station maintenance, design and installation – so you can rely on us for the whole package. Get in touch with Metro Rod today to find out how we can support you.
