Pump Stations

Stormwater vs sewer: why you can't mix them, which pump each one needs, and what it costs. Sewer stations from $3,199, stormwater pit and pump from $799.

Rising main friction loss worked out for a 400 m sewer main: pipe size vs head, velocity checks, and which grinder pump fits. Worked numbers, not guesswork.

What a dual pump controller does in a duty and standby pump station: alternation, assist, failover and alarms, plus dual station packages that include one.

How to size a commercial sewer pump station: peak flow, static head, Hazen Williams friction and wet well volume, worked through to a dual station package.

Our top pick is the Kwikflo 250L at $3,199. Seven packaged pump stations compared on tank, head, power and price, from granny flats to dual pump sites.

Our top pick for rural blocks is the Kwikflo 900L at $4,699. Five stations compared on reserve, head and backup pumps for long runs and power outages.

Who can install a sewer pump station in Australia? A licensed plumber and a licensed electrician. Here is what you can do yourself and what you cannot.

Pump station maintenance made simple: what to check monthly, every 6 months and yearly on a domestic sewer pump station, plus what the plumber should do.

Does your site need a dual pump station or will a single pump do? Plain answers on duty/standby, 240V vs 415V, real prices and when a backup is worth it.

Low lying block drainage done properly. How to pick a stormwater or sewer pump station for a flood prone site in Australia, with real sizes and prices.

Picking a pump station access cover class? AS 3996 Class A to G explained in plain English: what each class takes, what we stock, and what it costs.

Sewer pump station lifespan, part by part: how long the tank, pump, float and valves really last in Australia, what kills them early, and what to replace.