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Best Practice for Controlling Noise in Booster Pumping Systems

by AdviceBooster PumpsSectors

If you’re a facilities manager, public building owner or a tenant living within an apartment or block of flats; you will understand the vital role an efficient booster pumping system plays – providing water of sufficient pressure to every water point within the building.

However, one of the main reasons we are called out to attend booster pumping systems is due to noise coming from the system, attracting complaints from residents who may have been woken in the early hours of the morning by the pump.

In our latest blog post, we’ll cover off reasons why booster pumps make noise, how you can control it and essential regular maintenance checks you can carry out to ensure your pumping system runs efficiently without generating excessive noise.

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How Working from Home Could Be Impacting Your Pumps

by AdviceBooster PumpsSewage Pumps

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One of the biggest impacts on people’s daily routines because of COVID-19 is the increased amount of time they are spending at home, with many continuing to work remotely where they can to adhere to lockdown rules.

Figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal that in April 2020, when the first lockdown was announced, 46.6% of Britain’s workforce did some work at home.

The shift to remote working has posed many challenges, with businesses and staff needing to adapt quickly to ensure staff can work efficiently from home whilst retaining a work/life balance.

A victim of remote working that has perhaps been overlooked is pumps. These systems that we rely on every day keep water pressure high and facilities such as toilets working properly, but with increased usage; these essential systems can run less efficiently and are at a higher risk of failure.

Find out more about the types of pumps that have been impacted by working from home and how building owners can ensure users always get a high level of performance from their pumps in our latest blog post.

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Golf Course Pumping Systems – Tips for a Successful Winter

by AdviceBooster PumpsSectors

As winter starts to bite, golf courses across the UK will be making preparations for the challenges that the cold weather brings including frost, snow and stressed grass.

Clubs and groundsmen are generally well prepared for the challenges that winter brings, with many being able to continue serving golfers for the majority of the cold season.

However, pumping systems found on golf courses such as irrigation, boreholes, booster sets, multistage pumps and sewage pumps are often overlooked – with a lack of expertise available on site to complete vital maintenance and prevent potential failure when the cold hits.

In our latest blog post, we run through essential steps clubs and groundskeepers should be taking to ensure they can continue to operate throughout the winter months or reduce the risk of damage to pumps during winter closure.

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Top 5 Things You Can Do To Fix Your Submersible Pump

by Advice

There is nothing worse than having a sump pump fail on you. If it’s a sewage pump, the first thing you might notice is that the electrics have tripped on the control panel, or that when you flush the toilet it starts backing up and the water level isn’t subsiding.

Worse still, sewage could start overflowing out of the manhole cover. If it’s your sump pump you might notice that your electrics have tripped and the water level is rising. If this is flood water coming into your basement this can rise very quickly and cause damage to your property and belongings. Here is a list of our top 5 Tips on what to do when your sewage or sump pump fails.

1. Always isolate the electrical supply to the pump

If you are in any doubt, please phone a qualified Electrician for assistance.

2. Make sure the pump hasn’t tripped

Have a look at your control panel or fuse box to see if the supply to the pump has tripped. If the supply has tripped, you will then need to consider the following:­

  • Has there been a power cut? – If yes – re­set the trip switch.

Has it been raining heavily? – If Yes, this puts the pump under increased load, the pump will need removing and checking.

3. Is the Sump full of fibrous material and/or debris?

If yes – This could block impellor, causing the electrical supply to trip – the pump will need a visual inspection for blockages.

4. Is the equipment old and unmaintained?

If yes – Pump and associated equipment will need to be checked.

Only consider the following if the size and weight of the pump allows:­

  • Remove sump cover
  • How is the pump mounted? Free standing on guide rail system? Only consider removing pump from sump if it is a free-standing system.
  • Locate lifting chain and slowly raise pump from sump?
  • Visually inspect for damage or blockages.
  • Remove any visible material from impellor and outlet.
  • Lower pump back into the sump, re­set electrical supply, and test for free operation of equipment.

5. Check the level control floats are operational

  • Floats can be attached to the pump or wired in separately?
  • Is the pump running continuously or is it not running at all? Either way, lift float or pump and float from sump, clean off and give a quick shake to re­activate.
  • If this does not work, the floats appear to have failed and will require replacement.
  • Check floats are not stuck on pipe work or debris, free up if necessary.
  • If in doubt, call the experts for advice

Need a Hand?

If none of the above tips help and the pump still won’t start, then now is definitely the time to call in the experts and get the problem fixed before greater damage occurs. Give us a call on 0117 954 8030 or fill out a contact form and we will get back to you.

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Mawdsleys Engineers Complete National Water Hygiene Scheme

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We are pleased to announce that several of the team at Mawdsleys Pump Services have successfully completed National Water Hygiene Scheme training, otherwise known as the Blue Card Scheme.

The scheme, which is designed to protect public health and promote safe drinking water practices, gives professionals working with water the skills and knowledge they need to ensure that the water supply remains uncontaminated.

Throughout the course, the team learnt about the fundamentals of water hygiene including potential waterborne disease and how to prevent contamination of a clean water supply.

About the National Water Hygiene Scheme

The National Water Hygiene Scheme was originally developed in 2006 to replace a number of different company-specific water hygiene programmes. This often meant that professionals had to undergo separate learning and health screening and carry cards for each provider.

Many clean water sites across the UK mandate National Water Hygiene training for individuals that are entering or engaged in any operations across the water network. This also includes operational areas such as water pumping stations, water treatment plants and boreholes.

This scheme was developed by the Energy & Utility Skills Registered (EUSR).

What Was Covered Throughout the Course?

Throughout the course, several subjects were covered by an expert trainer – the modules included:

  • The importance of water – Helping attendees understand the role that water plays in a functioning society.
  • Water as a carrier of disease – Covering the role of water as a potential carrier of disease and examining the various diseases that can be contracted from contaminated water.
  • Potential contamination and its consequences – Assessing potential sources of water contamination across the water industry.
  • Preventing contamination – Finally, attendees learnt what steps they can take to prevent contamination in the water supply.

At the end of the session, attendees were required to complete a written test paper to demonstrate their new knowledge. All of the Mawdsleys team passed this examination.

As well as developing their understanding of water hygiene, all attendees were required to fill out a health screening questionnaire to declare whether they have had any illnesses which could contaminate a water supply.

Blue Card Accredited Engineers

Following the training, all of the attending members of staff from Mawdsleys, namely Steve Hunt, Bob Cooper, Zac Hogarth, Will Hindle, Mitch Stalley and Nathan King, were registered to receive the blue EUSR Water Hygiene Scheme card.

“As we regularly work with systems that handle potable water, is it essential that we can demonstrate knowledge in water hygiene best practice. The blue card gives our clients the peace of mind that the member of staff working on their site or equipment has the expertise required to prevent any kind of water contamination taking place”

Peter Woodward, Managing Director

Water Hygiene Services

To keep your commercial or private water supply in safe working order, we provide a range of water hygiene services including:

Talk to The Experts

Are you looking for an accredited company to work on your water systems including pumps, boreholes, sewage treatment plants, water pumping station and reservoirs? Mawdsleys Pump Services can help.

Give us a call on 0117 954 8030 to speak to a member of our expert team or fill out a contact form and we will get back to you.

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Don’t let your pitch get a red card for poor irrigation

by Long Reach IrrigationPortable IrrigationServices

With football season almost over and summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time to rethink the upkeep of your playing field. Low quality dry or hard pitches are a constant source of embarrassment for clubs and also one of the most common causes of injury in rugby and football; an irrigation system can provide you with a professional standard of pitch at a fraction of the cost.

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Give your Turf a Sporting Chance with the Right Irrigation

by Long Reach IrrigationPortable IrrigationServices

We expect a lot from our sports fields.  We increasingly want them to stand up to longer playing seasons, a multitude of uses and all the punishment that the British weather can throw at them.  Waterlogged one minute, dry and parched the next, then completely frozen solid – it’s a wonder that the poor turf doesn’t just decide to give up all together.

Rise to the challenge

If you’re a Groundsperson, you probably feel like you’re fighting your own battle against Mother Nature. No doubt you’re working with constricted budgets and the pressure of having to provide a cost effective service – all while trying to ensure your sports ground looks beautiful and provides a safe surface to play on.

No matter what your sports field is used for, compaction is likely to be your biggest challenge.  Not only is it the primary factor in sporting injuries, it can also mean death to turf. In a compacted soil, the roots have little chance to absorb the air and water they need to feed the grass and ensure its survival.  

Start with good irrigation

The right irrigation system can make your life so much easier. Whilst many sports grounds already use sprinkler systems, better results could be achieved by using a portable long reach irrigation system. These systems can be moved around the pitch, delivering water exactly where and when it’s needed. This ability to control the amount of water delivered in any one place means you can avoid overwatering an area which is prone to waterlogging or concentrate on areas which are especially dry or compacted.

Mark Perrin, Head Groundsman at Crystal Palace Football Club has a system supplied by Somerset Pumps and told us, “We use our long reach irrigators all the time. It is particularly good before training sessions or matches when we need to lightly water the whole pitch in a very short time – the LRIs only take one hour to water the whole pitch, whereas ordinary travelling sprinklers take 3 hours.”

The benefits of a portable long reach irrigation system

These systems can be a real boost for clubs who can’t afford to invest in an underground watering system. Our portable long reach irrigator is the only system of its kind which can run off a standard mains supply.  It’s also able to water large areas of turf quickly and efficiently, even if you’re in an area with poor water pressure. What’s more, it’s easy to move so can be used across all your pitches and to target specific problem areas.

Someone else who wouldn’t be without their Somerset Pumps portable long reach irrigation system is FA Groundsman of the Year, Kevin Turney. He says, “It’s an invaluable part of the grounds team and has never let us down. It has to be seen as an investment not a cost as without it our pitch would be nowhere as good as it is today.”

How our systems work

Here at Mawdsleys Pumps, we have different sized systems available, depending on the size of your sports ground. Both units can be left to run unattended day and night without problems and are free standing and completely portable. In fact they work just like a permanent underground system but for a fraction of the cost.

If you do not have access to a water source with adequate pressure, we can assist with the design and installation of a tank and pump to suit your requirements.

All our football field sprinkler systems are supplied at a highly competitive price and offer significant savings over other pitch irrigation systems. To find out more and get up-to-date prices please get in touch or fill out the form below to request a callback

Perfect pitches for cricket, rugby and football

Different sports demand different playing surfaces but irrigation plays an important role in all of them. On cricket pitches it will help the soil particles stick together and aid the rolling process, while on rugby and football pitches, efficient irrigation will ensure the production of a healthy and resilient turf that delivers maximum playability and reduces the risk of match cancellations due to water logging or dry, hard surfaces.

Talk to the specialists

We’d love to help you produce the perfect playing surface. To find out more about any of our irrigation systems or talk to us about designing a bespoke solution for your sports ground, just call our friendly and knowledgeable team on 0117 954 8030.

 

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Mawdsleys Fully Operational for Customer Base

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We trust you are well and staying safe in these difficult and concerning times.

We just wanted to let you know that as a key supplier & critical infrastructure business we are fully operational and ready to continue supporting your business with mechanical & electrical services, repairs and parts supply in our key market fields of;

  • Defence
  • Food Processing & Manufacturing
  • Facilities Management
  • Care Homes
  • Water & Sewage
  • Transport

We have a fully operational workshop for the maintenance, service and repair of all types of mechanical & electrical rotating equipment and offer a 24/7 emergency call out.

You can view our detailed capabilities on our website;

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you require further information or assistance.

 

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The Dangers of Septic Tanks and Cesspits

by AdviceDirty Water Pumping SystemsSewage Pumps

If your home or business is out in the countryside or otherwise ‘off the grid’, you may use an alternative sewage treatment method such as a septic tank or cesspit/cesspool.

As well as upcoming changes to legislation making sewage treatment plants the only approved method of waste treatment, septic tanks and cesspools pose a number of risks and can damage the environment around them.

Find out more about the hidden dangers of septic tanks and cesspits and why you should upgrade to a full sewage treatment plant in our latest blog post.