Emergency sewage pump alarms are an invaluable tool for properties with a drainage system. Sewage pumps can fail without warning, and a sewage pump alarm is the only way to ensure you notice this quickly so that risk of damage to your property can be minimized. Below are just some of the hazards associated with failing sewage pumps:
A buildup of sewage can lead to unsanitary conditions on your property. If wastewater overflows, valuable assets could be damaged by the excrement and drinking water contaminated. In addition, a buildup of sewage leaves an environment vulnerable to mosquitoes breeding, which in turn can lead to potential public health risks, such as malaria or West Nile Virus. Mosquitoes that breed in standing water also pose a risk to pet health, potentially carrying heartworm.
If you do not have an emergency sewage pump alarm system fitted to your property, the risk is that you will be unaware of this failure until it is too late. Uncontrolled flooding due to failed pumps can result in business downtime and lost revenue. If your pumps fail while you’re on holiday, the loss of business will continue while you’re away.
You need to contact a qualified plumber to deal with any sewage issues on your property immediately once an alarm has sounded. Sewage leaks are highly dangerous and can result in public health risks. For this reason, failing to act quickly on a sewage pump alarm could put the public at risk and result in a hefty fine.
Sewage Pump Alarm System Options
There are two main options for sewage pump alarm systems: wireless alarms, which create an invisible beam across the width of your drain, and contact probes that sit in the bottom of your drain. It is important to note that some pumps have specific connection types, and it may be necessary to use a combination of both alarm types to complete your system.
You must have your pump connected to the sewerage mains, which means you need a qualified plumber for this part of the process. Sewage Pump Doctor offers a nationwide call-out service to help you with this depending on your location.
Wireless sewage pump alarms are powered by batteries that need replacing every six months. The alarm is activated when wastewater passes through the beam of light created by the alarm unit and trips the sensor. Once an alarm is triggered, it repeats every 40 seconds until reset manually or automatically if the pump restarts.
In conclusion, it is crucial to have a properly fitted alarm system for your sewage pump. The cost of this equipment should be regarded as an insurance policy against the damage which could incur if your pumps fail.
