A pumping station is used to transfer sewage and wastewater into a sewer system in situations where gravity can’t be relied on for the waste to flow naturally into the sewer. Pumping stations are installed in low lying areas, or on sites where the main sewer is located on higher ground than the drainage pipes.…

A key question that often comes up is about the difference between private pumping stations and adoptable pumping stations so this information provides the basic differences and potential advantages and disadvantages of the two types of systems. A private pumping station is a pumping station that the owner/developer will install a pumping station to their…

When it comes to choosing the right type of adoptable pumping station for handling foul water and sewage on a residential development, there are four pump station types. These are classified by Sewers For Adoption (SFA) regulations based on the incoming flow rate and number of dwellings the pump serves. For larger developments the KW…

Pumps and pump systems are highly durable when correctly installed and maintained. However, you may still experience problems, as any machinery with moving components and continuous usage is subject to wear and tear. Most pumps operate quietly and efficiently, so when a pump starts making an unusual level of noise it usually raises concern. A…

The pump shaft is designed to transmit the drive torque to the impellers or rotary parts. The shaft is a central component of centrifugal pumps and rotary positive displacement pumps. Effective working order of the pump shaft relies on a number of variables including temperature, corrosion, metallurgy, bearing location and size, impellers and couplings, axial…

We are still open for pump sales and installation, technical support and emergency repairs. Additional precautions are in place to ensure the safety of our engineers and our customers in response to Covid-19. The Harro Group of organisations comprising Harroquip Pump Supplies and Advantage Pump Solutions remain fully operational despite the Covid-19 pandemic. The health…

We’re excited to advise you that from 1st April 2020 you’ll be seeing more of the Harro Group brand. We will continue to use the Advantage Pumping Solutions brand and Advantage will operate as a division the Harro Group banner.  Advantage Pumping Solutions has continued to achieve sustained growth and success and the focus of…

Correctly installed and well-maintained pumps are less prone to breaking down. However, pumps have many moving parts and rely on a combination of variables to run at peak efficiency. Which means that even the most reliable pumps succumb to wear and tear, blockages or breakages. Common Pump Faults • Pump failing to start• Pump losing…

Pump systems are durable when correctly installed and maintained. However, you may still experience problems, as any machinery with moving components and consistent usage is liable to. If you’re having trouble with your pump, here are the answers to a few common questions. 1. Why is my pump noisier than usual? Most pumps operate quietly…

Pump stations are required when water needs to be pumped from a low level up to a higher one to flow into a water system. They work by increasing pressure and forcing water through the resistance in its path. They’re vital pieces of equipment for distributing clean water and removing wastewater, along with having numerous…