Pumping Station Servicing:
Routine Servicing
Agreements

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EXPERT

ENGINEERS

EXPERT

REPAIRS

3, 6 & 12

PLANS

UK-WIDE

COVERAGE

Keep your sewage pumps and pumping station operating reliably with professional routine servicing from The Pump People. Our experienced engineers provide sewage pump and pumping station servicing across the UK, helping identify worn components, blockages, electrical faults and potential pump failures before they lead to costly breakdowns.

We offer flexible routine maintenance agreements with 3, 6 and 12-month service options for domestic, commercial and industrial pumping stations. Each service includes a comprehensive inspection of pumps, float switches, control panels, valves, pipework, alarms and other critical components.

  • Hose or jet-wash the sump-internals/pumps (suitable water supply adjacent station to be provided by client).
  • Breakdown crust on surface of water/effluent within sump.
  • Check pumps for any blockages and remove same.
  • Check for free rotation of impellers/visually check condition of same.
  • Audibly check motor bearings for noise.
  • Check condition of motor oil, noting any ‘milky’ appearance indicating mechanical seal failure
  • Strip volutes to expose impellers & seals.
  • Inspect condition of mechanical seals.
  • Replenish motor oil as required.
  • Clean and inspect condition of neoprene cabling and glands on pumps and float switches.
  • Check for correct seating of flaps/sealing. Lubricate and refit covers.
  • Rotate and lubricate isolation valves to ensure correct operation.
  • Inspect and note any corrosion to pipework/valves within sump.
  • Lift float switches and check correct auto sequence.
  • Carry out ‘megger’ test (insulation resistance test) to motor windings, noting any low readings.
  • Check any electrical junctions/boxes/connectors. Dry out and re-make/re-seal (as required).
  • Carry out clamp-meter tests, noting correct running current of pump motors.
  • Open control panel and check for correct movement of motor starter contacts.
  • Inspect and note wear to same.
  • Check all panel bulbs and audible sounders. Report any replacements required.
  • Check discharge stools, guide rails and upper support brackets, noting any corrosion.
  • Check pump lifting chains, shackles and hooks, noting any corrosion.
  • General condition – check and report upon the general condition of the sump and access opening.