Mechanical Pipework
Installation, repair and upgrade of mechanical pipework, valves and fittings for pump stations, rising mains and commercial sites. Our engineers work alongside our pump station and tanker teams, so pipework jobs are planned around keeping your system running.
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Pump station pipework and valves
Rising main repairs
Upgrades when pumps are replaced
Planned work to keep stations running
What It Is
In drainage and pumping, mechanical pipework is the network of pipes, valves and fittings that carries sewage or surface water away from the pumps. In a pump station, that includes the discharge pipework from each pump, the valves that control and protect the flow, and the rising main that carries everything uphill to the sewer or outfall.
When this pipework leaks, corrodes or a valve fails, even a perfectly good pump can't do its job. We repair and replace pipework and valves as part of our pump station work, and carry out planned upgrades when stations are refurbished or pumps are changed.
What We Do
Discharge pipework, bends and fittings inside wet wells and valve chambers, repaired or renewed to suit the pumps.
Replacing worn or seized non-return valves and isolation valves, so flow goes the right way and the station can be safely isolated.
Finding and repairing leaks and damage on rising mains, the pressurised pipes carrying pumped flow to the sewer.
Altering pipework, duckfoot bends and guide rail systems so new pumps fit and perform properly.
Repairing leaking joints and flanges, and replacing corroded sections before they fail completely.
Pumped drainage pipework for commercial premises, plant rooms and industrial sites.
Upgrades and Refurbishments
When pumps reach the end of their life, the replacements don't always match the old pipework. Different pump sizes, outlet positions and duty points can mean new duckfoot bends, guide rails, valves and discharge pipework are needed. Getting this right is as important as choosing the pump.
We survey and measure the existing setup, plan the changes and carry out the pipework as part of the refurbishment, so the new pumps are installed, connected and working together.
Minimal Downtime
Pump stations can't simply be switched off, because waste keeps arriving. Before any pipework work starts, we plan how flow will be managed, which often means using our suction tankers to empty the wet well and keep levels down while sections are isolated. On sites with more than one pump, we'll keep one running where it's safe to do so.
How It Works
We inspect the existing pipework and valves, take measurements and identify what needs repairing or replacing.
We plan the work, including how to keep the system running, and give you a clear quote.
We isolate the section, use a tanker to manage flow where needed, and carry out the repair or installation.
We check for leaks, test the system under operation and return the station to normal service.
Who We Work For
We carry out mechanical pipework for management companies and residents' associations, facilities managers and estates teams, and commercial and industrial site owners across East Sussex.
We also work with developers and main contractors on new and refurbished pump stations, and support other pump station maintenance providers who need pipework carried out.
Warning Signs
Pipework problems are often spotted during routine pump station maintenance. Left alone, they put extra strain on the pumps and can lead to a full station failure.
Common signs include:
Areas We Cover
From our base in Hailsham we carry out pipework repairs and installations across Eastbourne, Polegate, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hastings, Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven, Uckfield, Heathfield and the rest of East Sussex.
See all the areas we cover, or get in touch for a quote.
Related Services
Planned maintenance that spots pipework and valve problems early.
Tanker support to keep flow moving while pipework is isolated.
Drainage installation and repairs for commercial premises and sites.
Get a Quote
Tell us about the pipework, valves or station involved, and we'll arrange a visit and a quote. For a leak or failure, call 01323 364755.
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If you're unsure which service you need, tell us about the problem and we'll guide you through the options.
Our services
From blocked drains and CCTV surveys to high-volume suction tankers and pump station maintenance, see every service we provide across Eastbourne and East Sussex.
Get a Quote
Send us a few details or call 01323 364755. We will talk it through and give you clear advice and a quote, whether it is a home, a business or a commercial site.
Vector Pump & Drainage Solutions is a drainage, tanker and pump station specialist based in Hailsham, East Sussex. We look after homes, businesses and commercial sites across Eastbourne and the wider county, from emergency call-outs and CCTV drain surveys to high-volume suction tanker work and planned pump station maintenance.
Vector Pump & Drainage Solutions
Based in East Sussex,
T: 01323 364755
E: info@vectorpumpanddrainagesolutions.com
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