Many investors choose sewage pumping stations, appreciating its advantages. Some people are still hesitant, which is mainly due to lack of knowledge about it. In this article, we will try to present the most important information about the pumping station, regarding the principle of operation and costs, thus dispelling the most important doubts.
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What is a sewage pumping station?
It is not possible to install gravity sewage everywhere. This happens especially in areas with unfavorable terrain, but not only, because it may also be influenced by various construction obstacles. Regardless of the reason, the investor must find the optimal solution to create an efficient sewage system. In fact, there is only one, but reliable, way to deal with this problem - your own sewage pumping station. It automatically pumps sewage to a higher and further receiver, for example a well. And this is the main task of the pumping station - lifting sanitary sewage, polluted water, but also rainwater, drainage and meltwater, and then discharging it to the receiver.
Although this solution is very often used by owners of single-family houses, which is due, among other things, to the fact that gravity sewage is not available to them, it works perfectly in other places, such as housing communities, recreation centers or sports centers. Moreover, sewage pumping stations are increasingly found on farms located far from main sewage networks.
How much does a sewage pumping station cost?
It is difficult to answer this question unequivocally, because it all depends on the specific installation - its level of advancement, manufacturer and place of investment. A precise valuation is possible when we take into account a number of technical parameters. On this basis, the approximate investment cost can be given, which applies to both the pumping station and its installation. Of course, the most important component of a pumping station is the tank into which the sewage flows. It must be made of solid quality materials to fulfill its purpose properly. Its price depends on the size of the tank and the material it is made of. Mostly it is polyethylene. Another important element is the pump . The differences in costs can be significant, because although the cheapest model costs about PLN 500, the most expensive one can cost up to PLN 7,000.
The remaining elements of the equipment along with the piping include discharge risers, check valves and shut-off gate valves, pump guides, pump chains, tank manhole, ventilation chimneys, etc. Taking these factors into account, it can be assumed that you need at least PLN 2,000 to buy a solid one. quality sewage pumping station. Of course, this valuation should also include assembly costs, starting from PLN 1,500-2,000. However, as we have already mentioned, how much we will actually pay depends on the specific investment - its specificity, scope of work, size of the plot, etc.
How to choose sewage pumping stations?
To select a sewage pumping station for the needs of your home, you should remember several rules that determine the proper operation of the device. One of the most important concerns the flow rate that the pump should have. It is important that it is larger than the stream of incoming sewage. This will allow it to work continuously even at maximum inflows. It is also extremely important that the pump can operate at the optimal operating point. This guarantees proper use of power and its long life. Please also make sure that the velocity of sewage in the discharge pipeline reaches a minimum of 0.7 m/s. At a higher speed - 0.8 m/s - we can be sure that all sewage will be removed, including that found on steep upward sections.
This is the most important information about home sewage pumping stations. On this basis, it is easier to plan your own investment, taking into account the costs of the structure itself as well as the assembly costs. Certainly, in many cases the choice of a pumping station is obvious, but it should also be considered by people who have other options, for example access to gravity sewage.