Pump Station Valve Chambers are assessed around the pumped liquid, chamber type, pump duty, controls, alarms, floats, valves, rising main, ground conditions and access for future maintenance.
What pump station valve chambers are used for
Pump station valve chambers house isolation valves, non-return valves and fittings used on rising mains and pumped discharge pipework.
Selection and site considerations
Valve chambers need safe access, correct valve arrangement, maintainability, cover selection and suitable connection to the rising main. They are particularly important on larger, commercial, developer or adoptable systems.
Repair, replacement and maintenance considerations
The correct approach depends on the age of the chamber, pump duty, condition of floats, valves, non-return valves, guide rails, control panel, alarms, rising main and access. Alton Pumps can support the pumping equipment and Alton Facility Services can support civils where excavation, chambers, pipework or reinstatement are required.
What to send before attendance
Useful information includes the site postcode, photographs of the chamber and control panel, pump model plates, alarm status, inlet depth if known, rising main route, discharge point, access restrictions, and whether the system handles foul sewage, grey water, surface water, rainwater or commercial wastewater.
How we can help
- Valve chamber layout
- Isolation and non-return valves
- Rising main interface
- Adoptable system considerations
- Maintenance access