Pump Stations

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.

Stormwater pit sizing made simple: work out catchment, litres per minute and pit volume, then pick the right pump out pit for an Australian home.

A preassembled pump station lands ready to drop in the hole. A site-built one gets fitted out on the job. Real prices, install hours and when each one wins.

Macerator vs grinder pump, with real specs. A macerator moves more litres through bigger pipe, a grinder pushes higher through 32mm. Which suits your job.

Council approval for a pump station is only half the story in Australia. The water authority controls the sewer connection. Here is who signs off what.

WaterMark certification is mandatory for plumbing products in Australia. What it covers on a pump station, how to check a licence, and what the plumber needs.

A pump station alarm means the tank has passed the high level float. Stop using water, then work through the five usual causes.

A granny flat sewer pump station lifts waste to the sewer main when gravity cannot. Which size to buy, what it costs, and what your plumber needs.

A 250L sewer pump station suits most homes and granny flats. Here is when you actually need to step up to a 900L or 1200L tank, with real prices.