Do I need a cutter pump?
The best practice is to use a vortex free-flow impeller pump. However, if you can only use small-bore discharge pipework (2” dia) or have to pump a high head then a cutter pump would be the correct selection
Single or twin pumps?
If the property is totally reliant on the pumping station to discharge the sewage and wastewater then a twin, duty / standby pump configuration should be use.
What size pump should I use?
The submersible pump will be sized to provide adequate flow against the discharge head and friction loses. A velocity of 0.75 L/s is generally required to ensure self-cleaning of the pipe walls
How do I select a sewage pumping station?
Ask an expert to confirm the size of pumping station you need. Factors are- Discharge head, diameter and length of discharge pipe. Also type and size of property, is the property totally reliant upon the pump station
What maintenance does a sewage lifting station require?
It is advised to inspect your EffluMaxi yearly. All fats and grease, plus foreign objects should be removed from the pumping chamber. The EffluMaxi is designed so all parts can be quickly replaced. Please note dedicated inspection hatch and metal [...]
How does a sewage lifting station work?
When you don’t have gravity drainage for toilets in public or commercial buildings a robust pumping solution is required. Your toilets and sinks are connected to the Efflumaxi pumping chamber. The pump or pumps are operated by a fixed float [...]
What is a sewage lifting station used for?
The EffluMaxi is used to pump wastewater and sewage from within the building to the public sewer. It is not a sewage pumping station like the below-ground PumpMatic that offers 24-hour storage for example.
What is the availability of EffluMaxi lifting stations?
We hold a large stock of EffluMaxi’s in our warehouse. (We were able to supply the Nightingale Hospital Birmingham with lifting stations on a next day delivery) and can dispatch same day for orders before 3.30pm
What size EffluMaxi should I select?
The EffluMaxi lifting station is available in either a vortex free-flow impeller or cutter design. There is a wide choice of pump performance and tank sizes. In general, select a vortex pump first, select a cutter design for small-bore discharge [...]
Is an EffluMaxi a Compli?
The EffluMaxi is the Pump Technology Ltd trade name for a Compli, as manufactured by Jung Pumpen GmbH. It helps maintain the specification of the product as Pump Technology Ltd, throughout the course of a project.
