Short power point showing wet well mounted pump station attributes. Smith & Loveless built a trailer with this station on it and we are traveling around the province showing it to many operators and consultants.
5. “WWMPS Save Thousands Over Submersibles” On Points 1&2… Low maintenance and repair costs Low operational cost
6. “Study…” Conclusions • Study offers actual snapshot and the realities of pump station maintenance and repair over time • Preventative maintenance of S&L WWMPS was less costly and time-consuming than submersibles • Repairs to S&L WWMPS were less frequent and less labour intensive than for submersibles • S&L WWMPS required the use of outside contractors less often than submersibles • S&L WWMPS experienced fewer pump failures and can generally be repaired as opposed to replaced • Repair and preventative maintenance costs of S&L WWMPS were 2 to 3 times less than submersible ”
7. Station Grade Level Wet Well Complete Pump Station “Mounts” On Top of Wet Well
The progressive Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kan. operates numerous wastewater pump stations in its sewerage network, including 18 duplex Smith & Loveless vacuum primed Wet Well Mounted Pump Stations (WWMPS) and 18 duplex submersible stations. For each station (all with flow conditions of less than 1,000 GPM per pump and 50,000 GPD), the Unified Government keeps detailed records of all repair and maintenance work orders and costs. As Figure 1 demonstrates below, a comparative study reveals that the Unified Government spent 57% less money over three years (2002-2005) on the 18 S&L pump stations compared to the 18 submersibles, an astounding differential of more than $120,000. The study measures and compares labour hours and costs, outside contractor expense, material costs and total expenditure. In all, the results overwhelmingly favour the S&L Wet Well Mounted Pump Station approach with the thousands of dollars saved annually in maintenance and repairs.
Conclusions• Study offers actual snapshot and the realities of pump station maintenance and repair over time• Preventative maintenance of S&L WWMPS was less costly and time-consuming than submersibles• Repairs to S&L WWMPS were less frequent and less labour intensive than for submersibles• S&L WWMPS required the use of outside contractors less often than submersibles• S&L WWMPS experienced fewer pump failures and can generally be repaired as opposed to replaced• Repair and preventative maintenance costs of S&L WWMPS were 2 to 3 times less than submersible
NOT TO FORGET THE ‘RULES’ – S&L WWMPS eliminate the confined space issues-faced with submersibles
The Classic Wet Well Mounted Pump Station (WWMPS) delivers municipalities and industry a fully customized packaged lift station solution. It's compact, above-grade and arrives ready for installation after being factory-built and tested. An easy-lift fibreglass enclosure (fitted with S&L gas-shocks) provides instant access to all station equipment and protection from the elements. Inside, dependable S&L Pumps deliver superior pumping efficiencies and performance, saving on energy costs and yielding decades of reliable service.Classic Wet Well Mounted Pump Stations come with multiple control system options available from Smith & Loveless to meet customer requirements. These systems range from PLCs to pump controllers like PumpLogix to basic Relay Logic.
Delivering the Lowest Life-Cycle Costs in Wastewater PumpingSmith & Loveless Wet Well Mounted Pump Stations (WWMPS) revolutionize the way you think about wastewater lift stations. By mounting a complete lift station – including S&L pumps, piping, valves, controls – outside of and above the wet well, wastewater pumping becomes dramatically simpler, safer and more economical. Available in 2-pump, 3-pump, and 4-pump series arrangements, in completely above-grade, semi-recessed and CAPSULAR® configurations, S&L Wet Well Mounted Pump Stations feature pumping capacities (with pumps up to 12" in size) of up to 20,000 GPM & 500' TDH.
The FORMULA X® Wet Well Mounted Pump Station embodies the Smith & Loveless design philosophy of pump station excellence. The combination of proven S&L pumps and advanced, factory-built technology demonstrates why the station sets industry standards. It's armed with an array of standard components and features, delivering superior convenience and automation throughout the station. Exclusive features include easy-roll, split enclosure, standard piping arrangements, and an enhanced FORMULA X® Warranty that provides up to 10 years coverage on specified items.
Higher pump efficiencies than submersibles and self-priming pumps With less parts & confined space hassles matched with durable pumps, owners reap significant life-cycle cost savings over alternative submersiblesNew field-tested Sonic Start StreamlineTM vacuum priming system virtually eliminates all routine maintenance All station equipment mounts above the wet well for safe inspection and access at ground level Manufactured and tested in a factory-controlled environment prior to shipment, minimizing field labour and assembly problems Fully customizable to meet the needs of your application Duplex, triplex or series pumping systems with built-in, fail-safe components Equipped with operator selectable constant prime / prime on-demand primary system Lower installed costs because completed station sets upon the wet well; simply hook up the power, suction and discharge piping; backfill; and start the pump station. It’s that easy.