Unstable Pump Chamber Alton Pump Services team called in to stabilise chamber base. Our engineering team were called to inspect an unstable pump chamber. The chamber had been installed incorrectly by the original contractors without a concrete base. As a result, over time an air pocket formed under the chamber; this pocket of space allowed rain water…
Are you prepared for the regulation change in 2020 effecting Septic Tanks & Soakaways? There are a few options when it comes to compliance. You can install a new Septic Tank & Soakaway or sewage treatment plant system, install a soakaway or drain field, or connect to the main sewer. If your septic tank was…
Single Use Plastics How wet wipes contribute to the rise of Single Use Plastics, the environmental scourge of century Single Use Plastics Single Use Plastics have become a topic of conversation recently in the UK press. Disposable but not completely degradable, single use plastics are convenient and are used widely in every day life. Single…
Top 5 Blocked Drain Causes Blocked drains are a day to day occurrence, but most can be avoided. Anything that gets put the down the drain has the potential to cause a blockage, so it is important to monitor what is entering your drainage system. These are the top 5 blocked drain causes: 1.…
Drainage issues after rain Have you got a blocked drain after heavy rain? After the heavy rain we’ve had a lot more call outs to clear blockages and repair drains. If excess rainwater has nowhere to go, the resulting standing water can affect a property’s foundations as well as its sewage and septic systems. Blocked drains can…
Surface Water Pumping Station All loaded and ready to be delivered – a new Surface Water Pumping Station designed and built by Alton Pump Services. Built to the customers specification we were proud to deliver our most recent pumping station to our client last week. Pumping stations can be used for a variety of applications including;…
AGRICULTURE PUMP FOR IRRIGATION Agriculture Pump for agricultural applications include; submersible pumps, centrifugal pumps, chopper pumps, pressure washers. For example; self priming engine pumps, volume wash pumps. Finally PTO drive pumps, slurry tanker pumps and liquid fertiliser pumps. IRRIGATION WATER PUMPS FOR AGRICULTURE A pump is the cog of most irrigation systems. If you don’t have the correct pump, or your pump is running inefficiently it can…
What Types Pumps are used on Construction Sites? Pumps For Construction Sites. On Construction sites water pumps are used for dewatering or removing excess water. During heavy rain sites without drainage can suffer from water logging forcing work to halt. Many sites require an industrial pump to remove the excess water. Groundwater, rainwater and surface water can…
What Does Your Tank Emptying Service Remove? If you have a septic tank or cesspit you will know that they have to emptied on a regular basis. But what does your tank emptying service remove? Septic tanks need to be emptied regularly to prevent solid waste building up where it can’t be compacted anymore. Some…
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