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Sykes Pumps to the rescue: a pipe dream come true

Posted Date 11/04/2024

When a major sewer line burst in Phear Park, Exmouth, the situation called for an immediate, large-scale response. The client required a substantial quantity of 12-inch pipework to be delivered and installed as quickly as possible to facilitate the critical overpumping operation.

At Sykes Pumps, we’re known for our expertise in providing efficient and reliable equipment for emergency situations. And because of this, we sprang into action without delay. Within the same day, our team organised the delivery of the required 500 meters of 12-inch pipework, shuttling it to the site using both the client’s and our own vehicles. This swift mobilisation was essential in ensuring the client could commence the overpumping process without delay.

Rain, rain, go away: fast flood control with Sykes Pumps

Posted Date 03/11/2023

A long-time client contacted Sykes Pumps recently regarding rising water levels at their lake in South East London. After periods of heavy rain, groundwater had infiltrated the lake and threatened to cause it to overflow. Having worked with this customer before, our team conducted an updated site survey to ensure no changes would impact the potential pump installation.

Within a week of the initial inquiry, we recommended and delivered a UVO 150/100 Super Wispa pump set, along with the necessary flanged piping, fuel tank, and flow meter. The quiet operation of the pump was critical due to the nearby residential area and nature reserve. The unit needed to run continuously, 24/7, to pump the water through the existing 2.5 km pipeline to the River Thames.

Pump hire tackles crippling floods to preserve busy train timetable

Posted Date 15/02/2021

The infrastructural impact of heavy weather on railway services can never be underestimated, with strong winds and flood water particularly disruptive. High volumes of rainfall can wash away ballast – the bed of stones that supports wooden sleepers – and potentially render the line unsafe until it has been re-laid.

Additionally, signalling points and other vital hardware rely on intricate wiring and power supplies to function effectively, and these become extremely vulnerable to failure when water levels become excessive. Flooding can even lead live conductor rails to short circuit, with obvious implications for both the service provider and would-be passengers.