Yes, Romtec Utilities offers engineering services to help design your lift station. We employ both structural/mechanical and electrical engineers that are here to help. Once the design criteria are provided, Romtec Utilities can help guide a project from preliminary designs all the way to construction. Romtec Utilities will also provide site layouts, a complete written submittal in CSI format, manufacturing and packaging of the lift station, and the complete supply of components.
Can Romtec Utilities supply a crane for my lift station?
Yes, Romtec Utilities can supply a crane for use on any package lift station. Romtec Utilities provides portable Thern Davit cranes that help assist in lowering pumps into the wet well. There are various sizes of cranes available that can be specified to handle the weight of the pumps for the lift station. Mounting the crane takes some engineering and Romtec Utilities offers several options including a custom base that mounts to the edge of …
Can Romtec Utilities provide installation or construction services?
Yes, Romtec Utilities can provide installation services. Our construction management staff and installation technicians will ensure that the site is prepared and that the lift station is installed correctly. Typically, we utilize local subcontractors to provide equipment and labor at lower cost. Romtec Utilities works with customers to map out every step of the process, from permitting to construction and through start-up.
Can a lift station have two pumps that automatically alternate?
Yes, Romtec Utilities frequently designs lift stations that have two or more pumps. In typical use, the control panel will sequentially alternate starts between each pump so that the pumps will accrue equal runtime during the life-cycle of the lift station. This practice reduces some maintenance requirements for the pumps. Additional pumps also offer a measure of redundancy, providing backup should one pump malfunction.
Are check valves necessary on each discharge line?
Yes, having a check valve on each discharge line is very important. The check valves keep the liquid that is being pumped from flowing back into the wet well through the pumps. The check valve can either be installed in the wet well or in a separate vault.