Pump Your Waste with Kingspan Klargester

If your project is among the 1.5 million homes and properties in the UK that cannot connect to the main sewer, what should you do?

First, the 2010 Building Regulations recommends that a site visit is carried out by a suitably qualified expert before the preferred treatment option is decided upon. Kingspan Klargester product experts will provide that service totally free of charge.  And it’ll be well worth it.  Get it wrong and the owner of the property could be faced with the unwholesome prospect of over-flowing toilets and blocked drains.  It also leaves both them and builder at risk of prosecution under The Public Health Act 1936, and the prospect of a heavy fine.

Although many would assume that a septic tank or sewage treatment plant would automatically be required, UK building regulations stipulate that whenever possible a house must be connected to the main sewer – which is why pump stations are still the most commonly specified solutions for off-mains drainage in this country.

Pump stations are fairly complex systems and they must be properly sized – too small, and the pump won’t be able to offer the requisite storage.  Both British Standards BS EN752 and Building Regulations for Foul Drainage, with a mandatory capacity to hold waste for 24 hours to protect the property should power supplies fail. Furthermore, the pump must be specified correctly to suit the site conditions and its particular application.

Klargester Range Of Pumping Stations

Call our team of product experts at the building design stage and they will determine the right location for the pumping station and calculate what’s needed, considering factors such as:

• the height and distance to the main sewer if pumping directly to it
• the depth of the incoming drain
• the type of liquid that needs to be pumped and
• the type and number of users

It would be poor economy to base your figures on “best estimates”, especially on small sites. Even small misjudgements can result in a pumping station which is under-powered and therefore unable to do the job properly.

You can ask the team for guidance whatever the size and scale of your project – from a single home to a multi-million pound industrial development.  And you’ll have access to high quality, reliable pump stations, all designed and factory-manufactured off-site before being delivered to site, ready to install.

If you require a pump station sizing call our team on 01923 261660 or email sales@septictank-supplies.co.uk

An Introduction to Sewage Pumping Stations

An Introduction to Sewage Pumping Stations

When you’re investing in a septic tank for your home or organisation, it’s important to know about the other elements that can form part of your sewage system.

One of the products we offer here at Septic Tank Supplies are sewage pumping stations, which can be of benefit in domestic and industrial settings alike. But how do these pieces of equipment work and how can they benefit you? Here is everything that you need to know about sewage pumping stations:

Sewage pumping stations

Sewage pumping stations, or pump stations, are factory built sewage solutions made from a GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) and polyethylene chamber. These are easy to install and require little maintenance.

Sewage pumping stations are ideal where the main sewer is accessible but is placed at a higher level to, or some distance from, the domestic foul drain – that is to say, where draining your sewage by gravity is not possible. These stations therefore pump the sewage closer towards the sewer.

Some of the applications for which sewage pumping stations can be used include domestic sewage pumping, as pump sets for sewage treatment plants, 24-hour storage chambers and other bespoke systems. When installed after a septic tank, pump stations can also be used to disperse settled effluent in a water tank, pumping it up to an inspection chamber where it can then flow to a draining stage in the usual way.  

The number of stations needed often depends on the size of the building. Single pump units are usually sufficient for individual houses, while twin pumping systems are more suitable for multiple dwellings.

Types of Pumping stations

The two main suppliers of sewage pumping stations we stock here at Septic Tank Supplies are Klargester and Zoeller. These suppliers’ factory built ranges of pumping systems are ideal solutions for outside buildings, extensions, cellars, pool houses and outdoor toilets.

The sewage pumping stations we stock are available in a variety of sizes, ranging from 200L for a small dwelling to a 1600L for properties up to 13 people. The Klargester standard 200L pump station can pump a 2m lift to a distance of 450m or a maximum of 6m lift over a distance of 60m, while the Zoeller Mini can achieve up to a 10m lift.

The Klargester pump station comes complete with float switches, a non-return valve and a compression coupling. An A-Pak High Water Alarm System is a helpful accessory for any pumping station, ensuring that sewage does not build up excessively in the event that the pump fails.

Contact us today!

Here at Septic Tank Supplies, we are the largest independent suppliers of septic tanks and waste water systems in the United Kingdom. We have many years of experience in specifying the right waste water systems for domestic applications, right through to large commercial/residential applications.

We can offer you a friendly, knowledgeable and reliable service, from the specification stage right through to completion. If you would like a price or advice on any of our sewage pumping stations call us on 01923 261660/Or 07718 122381 or email sales@septictank-supplies.co.uk.

Klargester Sewage & Effluent Pump Stations 750 Litres

The Klargester 750 litre pumpstation is suitable for up to 5 people

A pump station is a chamber housing an internal electric pump/s. They are designed to move water or sewage uphill and/or over a long distance, where the gravity of the drainage runs is insufficient to provide the appropriate flow rate.

There are different types of pump stations, the main being used for;

• Domestic sewage pumping
• Commercial sewage pumping
• Effluent (waste water with no solids)
• Surface water

The Klargester pump station chambers come in many different sizes depending on the required storage capacity. All domestic pump stations used for sewage must house minimum 24 hours storage, this is in case of a fault with the pump or a power cut where there is no electricity feeding the pump(s).

Features;

• Complete package systems delivered direct to site
• Ready for immediate and simple installation
• Factory built and quality assured
• Maintenance free GRP and polyethylene chambers
• High-level alarm fitted as standard
• Full Klargester after sales maintenance available
• All Klargester products are manufactured under the quality procedures of BS ISO 9001: 2000

Design;

All standard Klargester package pump systems are supplied with;

• GRP/polyethylene chambers
• Pump(s)
• High-level alarm
• Pre-set automatic level control
•  Non-return valve
• Discharge pipe and all connections.

Options;

• Wide range of emergency overflow tanks
• 110mm or 160mm inlet connections
• Various invert depths
• Standby replacement pumps

Bespoke Systems;

Klargester manufactures pumping chambers of various diameter and depths, with pumps, guide rails and control equipment fitted as per the client’s specification. Please contact us direct and we will be pleased to quote against your specific requirements.

Please call us on 01923 261660 if you need a pump station sizing

Sewage Pumping Stations

If the main sewer is accessible but at a higher level to (or some distance from) the domestic foul drain, then a domestic sewage pump set may be used to pump unsettled sewage directly to the main.

Whilst single pump units are acceptable for individual houses, it is recommended that twin pumping systems be used for multiple dwellings.

A septic tank or treatment system pump set can be used to disperse settled effluent when a site has a high water table or adverse invert levels. Installed after the septic tank or treatment system and pumping settled effluent up to an inspection chamber, flow to the drainage system then takes place by gravity in the normal way.

Surface Water Pump sets

Due to the amount of rainwater that can fall in a short time period, Surface water run-off is often the most demanding of all applications, whether hard-standing or roof areas.

We offer a comprehensive range of packaged pump systems in both standard form or manufactured to bespoke specifications. Careful calculation of the run-off areas is essential when sizing these pump systems. 

Key Points

Firstly, don’t worry too much on sizing your pump station, all we need from you is information on key factors such as:

• Application: e.g., domestic residential /commercial
• Sewage, effluent or surface water?
• Inlet depth (below ground level)
• Pumping distance and lift
• Electrical supply

At Septic Tank Supplies we offer a range of Sewage and surface water pump stations to suit all applications from small domestic or out buildings to large commercial sites.

We supply pumping stations from the of the UK's biggest manufactures;

• Klargester
• Zoeller

Simply give us a call on 01923 261660  or send us an email - sales@septictank-supplies.co.uk with your enquiry and site information and we will be able to size the correct pump station for your application.