Submersible Pump Installation

Submersible Pump and pit conditions

Project of Submersible Pump Installation done in a safe manner. First the model and the condition of the existing submersible pumps are identified and analyzed. Understanding the capabilities of the pump is crucial for any new installations later on, this is to ensure the pipes and environment conditions are up to standards. If one of the conditions does not meet the requirements needed the same problems may occur.

A huge portion of time in the project are spent on preparation before entering the pit. Tools and safety gears are inspected thoroughly before and after it is on-site. The pit shall be as dry as possible. Only then, the submersible pumps are dismantled and hoisted out of the pit. New submersible pumps will be hoisted in and installed accordingly. The power cables are connected and concealed in a submersible resin filled joint kit, to prevent any short circuit or power leakages.

During the installation process, subject such as weather may interrupt the progress. It is advisable to have a canopy overhead to prevent rain fall going into the pit, prevent water flowing in from other pipelines as well.

After the pumps are secured and power lines are connected well, the pit is then filled with water until it reaches the float that shall activate the pumps. The pumps are then tested by slightly lifting the float. In some cases, control panels are checked and confirmed of the conditions before the pumps start to run. Doing a simple checking on the control panel may help in some cases where the pump does not start.

Replacing a pump (no matter the size) shall have a clear procedure before even starting the replacement to prevent any implications in the future. A pump that is installed correctly may last for a long time subject to media and conditions it is in.