Sewage Pump Stations by Alton Pumps

Pump Station Control Panels & Alarms

Support for sewage pump station controls, alarms, float switches, duty/standby operation and panel upgrades.

Pump Station Control Panels & Alarms
Practical answer

Pump Station Control Panels & Alarms support is handled around the actual pump station arrangement: chamber type, pumped material, pump duty, controls, alarms, valves, rising main, access, ground conditions and whether the work is repair, servicing, refurbishment, replacement or new installation.

Control panels are the brain of the pump station

A pump station can have good pumps and still fail if the control system is unreliable. Float switches, level sensors, overloads, contactors, starters, alarms, telemetry and duty/standby sequencing all affect reliability.

Common panel and alarm problems

Typical issues include high level alarms not warning anyone, pumps failing to alternate, floats becoming tangled or fouled, overloads tripping, failed contactors, corroded enclosures, poor labelling and panels that do not match the current pump arrangement.

  • High level alarm faults
  • Float switch failures
  • Pump overload trips
  • Duty/standby control issues
  • Panel replacement or upgrade
  • Remote alarm and telemetry advice

Upgrading controls during refurbishment

When a pump station is refurbished, it is often sensible to review the control panel and alarm arrangement at the same time. A new pump with an old unreliable panel can leave the site exposed to repeat faults.

How we can help

  • Control panel fault finding
  • Alarm testing and upgrades
  • Float switch replacement
  • Duty/standby controls
  • Telemetry options

Frequently asked questions

Can you replace a pump station control panel?

Yes. We can review the existing pump arrangement, supply details and control requirements before advising on a suitable panel replacement or upgrade.

Why does the pump station alarm keep sounding?

A repeated alarm may indicate high level, float failure, pump failure, blocked pump, valve issue, electrical trip or control panel fault. It should be investigated rather than ignored.