High pressure pump solutions such as sewage pumps typically have submersible design installation to carry out the system functions. Use of submersible pumps with persistently occurring reliability issues oftentimes can be traced back into an installation oversight.

Proper installation is of high priority for submersible sewage pumps or any type of submersible pumps really. As they are installed in pits or tanks, the site of installation is hard to access making the installation even more challenging.

So, how can the installation of submersible sewage pumps be perfected? Here we enumerated a few effective tips that help in carrying out safe installation of submersible sewage pumps. If you are interested to learn more about sewage pumps then you can visit this year’s WETEX 2022 where Dutco Tennant LLC will exhibit its quality single channel impeller submersible sewage pump. The event will commence from 27th September 2022 and last till 29th September 2022.

Before you make a visit at our exhibit, here’s a list of tips to learn about safe submersible sewage pump installation. Keep reading till the end to find out.

  1. Plan for electrical accident & fall to prevent injuries around wet wells

A rookie mistake that can cause serious injuries around wet well areas during submersible sewage pump installation is not planning for electrical accidents and falls.

Electrical Accidents 

In order to prevent electrical accidents make sure to shut down and lock out all associated energy sources prior to conducting maintenance work. As per the OSHA survey data, around 50,000 injuries and 120 fatalities are prevented every year with the execution of proper lockout/tag-out procedures.

In fact, several submersible sewage pumps come equipped with automatic thermal overload protection feature which enables sudden restarting of overheated pumps. Make sure there is no power going to the pump before making an attempt to work on it.

Slips & Falls 

The risk of slipping and falling around wet well areas is high, especially during the winter season. This is why the use of fall protection safety procedures is important when working around wet wells or tanks.

This could include use of railing, body harness with lanyard and other procedures.

Avoid direct installation of submersible sewage pumps on loose, soft bottom

It is recommended that the submersible sewage pumps for permanent installation should be mounted on a base elbow along with a rail system to retrieve them easily. This procedure of installation is not only ideal for maintaining good health of the pump for a long time but also ensures safety of the operators maintaining or accessing the pump.

Entrance into the wet well needs for use of protective equipment and suitable training in order to ensure safety of the operators. The application of guide rails enables easy removal of  pumps from wet wells without the operators requiring to get into the wet wells.

All of these components help in avoiding the installation of the submersible pumps onto the loose and soft surface which only causes pump failures and increases the risk of safety hazards.

Need more insightful discussions regarding sewage pumps? Then make sure to visit the Dutco Tennant LLC exhibit in WETEX 2022.