Booster sets

What to Expect From Your Booster Pump Maintenance Contract

by AdviceBooster Pumps

Booster pumps play a vital role in environments such as schools, blocks of flats and apartments, public buildings and offices; increasing water pressure to enable the transportation of water across several storeys.

When booster pumps fail, the result can be extremely disruptive for building users, with water pressure dropping and in some cases water supplies being cut off completely.

Unfortunately, many premises that rely on a booster pump neglect regular qualified maintenance, leaving essential tasks to on-site maintenance and repair teams who may not have the skills, tools and expertise to properly maintain pumps or notice when something is wrong before it’s too late.

Read our latest blog post to find out more about the recommended frequency of booster pump maintenance, what should be checked during a service, signs that a service may be due as well as providing  a  checklist to help you carry out routine checks yourself.

Pumping system maintenance for schools

Back To School – Are Your Pumps Ready for the New Term?

by AdviceBooster PumpsSectorsSewage Pumps

Pumping system maintenance for schoolsWith summer coming to an end, the new term is looming for schools and other educational establishments across the country.

In these environments, proper maintenance of pumps and associated equipment is essential, but stretched budgets, no maintenance plans and lack of knowledge can often result in schools dealing with unexpected breakdowns.

In our latest blog post, we’ll run through the risks of failing to maintain pumping equipment in schools, the pumps most commonly found in schools, checks you can carry out and how Mawdsleys can help ensure your pumps stay up and running all year round.

Sandbags to prevent flooding at UK homes and businesses

4 Step Flood Contingency Plan For Home And Business

by AdviceFlood Pumps

Sandbags to prevent flooding at UK homes and businessesThe first named storm of the season has hit the UK. Storm Aileen has already done extensive damage to homes and businesses throughout northern parts of the UK, with public transport services affected and thousands left without power.

Whilst flooding is not uncommon in the UK, homes and businesses are rarely properly prepared for flooding when these storms hit. To ensure that your home or business is prepared for storms and flooding, read our simple 4 step flooding contingency plan.

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Why do I need to have an Ultra Violet Filtration Service?

by AdviceServices

More households than ever are looking for ways to utilise water supplies that are naturally and freely available, whether this be from private wells, boreholes, lakes and reservoirs.  There is no better taste than pure rainwater, however, the method used to collect the water means it is prone to many harmful bacteria that

is not obvious to the eye or taste. Ultra Violet Systems can destroy 99.99% of harmful microorganisms that will avoid the use of chemicals or change the odour and taste of your water.

I have never become ill from the water before so why should I have a service?

The quality of water changes daily and, depending on the source, can be affected by variables including surface contamination, flooding, heavy rainfall, drought and snow melt.  Water that was safe yesterday is not guaranteed to be safe tomorrow and there is no easy way to manage the safety of a private water supply without a filtration system in place. Elderly and young children are at the highest risk, as they will not have such a strong immune system, but anyone can be affected.

In fact, many people have commented that after a UV filtration system was installed they have felt less lethargic, and this could be that they have unknowingly been fighting bugs for many years.

What is Ultra Violet Light (UV)?

UV or ultraviolet light is a type of energy found in the electromagnetic spectrum, shining at a specific wavelength.  We are all subject to a small amount of ultraviolet light every time we step into the sunlight. However, it is not visible to the naked eye.

All light is at different wavelengths, for example, a rainbow demonstrates the spectrum of light from red through to blue as each colour shows their individual wavelength.  Ultraviolet is present at the invisible, violet end of the light spectrum.

For over 25 years, UV technology has been used as a safe and trusted, cost-effective process to purify water and eliminate harmful micro-organisms by the water industry, bottled water manufacturers, and homeowners.

How often should I service my Ultra Violet Filtration System?

An ultraviolet lamp will remain effective for between six – twelve months depending upon the water quality. The light will continue to operate long after this period but will not generate the required intensity of UV light. We normally recommend a service every 12 months, to include a sediment filter element and lamp change, to ensure that water quality is maintained within safe limits.

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