Pump Hire Archives - Andrews Sykes

Finding the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your Sykes Pumps

Posted Date 09/02/2024

Still guessing about gifts? What about accessories? This Valentine’s Day we want to ensure that you get the best gifts and accessories for your pump hire.

Just like in relationships, pumps need a little TLC and accessories to keep things running smoothly. So this Valentine’s Day, show your pump some love with useful add-ons like suction hoses, high pressure hoses, control panels and more from Sykes Pumps.

We know a dirty, hardworking pump doesn’t exactly scream romance. But hear us out. These machines work tirelessly behind the scenes on so many projects. Don’t you think they deserve to be shown some love too?

How to prepare for and manage indoor and outdoor floods?

Posted Date 26/01/2024

Flooding can occur both indoors and outdoors for a variety of reasons. Indoor flooding is often caused by leaks in the roof, pipes bursting, appliance overflows and other water system failures. Outdoor flooding happens most often when heavy rains overwhelm drainage systems and cause nearby rivers, lakes, or the ocean to overflow onto the land. With a reliable pump hire, it can eliminate any damage or any hindrance to everyday business.

What to do when your office or facility leaks/floods?

If you experience flooding in your office or facility, it’s important to act quickly to minimise damage. The first priority should be safety – evacuate any flooded areas and do not enter standing water where live electrical wires may be submerged. Try to stop the water source if possible, by shutting off valves, unblocking drains, etc. Move furniture, electronics, files and valuables out of the flooded area so they are not damaged. Contact maintenance staff if the leak is inside the building, or the city public works department for exterior flooding. Report any serious flooding to your insurance provider promptly.

Sykes assist in re-opening of the Channel Tunnel

Posted Date 04/01/2024

Our 24/7, 365-day emergency service sprang into action to reopen the Channel Tunnel before New Year’s Eve.

When crisis strikes train infrastructure, every minute without resolution means more disruption and danger. Andrews Sykes thrives on tight timelines and high stakes to deliver solutions. Our emergency dewatering expertise coupled with our fast response allow us to tackle challenges of any size.

As New Year’s Eve approached, news outlets reported on water flooding the tunnel, forcing the suspension of Eurostar and Southeastern trains. With New Year’s travel plans disrupted, passengers faced anxiety, disappointment, and stranded journeys. Swift intervention was needed to drain the tunnels and resume rail services at a critical time of year.

Turning waste into value: Helping our customer boost efficiency

Posted Date 12/09/2023

We recently began an exciting new partnership with a leading UK water company on a waste management project. When they built five new anaerobic digester tanks to process food waste at one of their facilities, they called on us to help optimise the tank drainage system.

After an on-site survey, our team recommended installing three of our GP150 super silent pumps to rapidly empty the tanks on demand. The pumps’ flooded suction discharge design prevents clogging while providing reliable, quiet operation. With two duty pumps and one standby unit connected to the tanks’ 6” outflow flanges, we implemented a robust pumping solution to keep operations flowing smoothly.

The future is here: We’re redefining the pump hire industry!

Posted Date 08/03/2023

It is with great excitement that we announce the introduction of two products that could alter the landscape of the pump hire industry.

From today, we can proudly offer customers two variations of the groundbreaking Variable Performance wastewater submersible pump – billed by the manufacturer as the world’s first pumping system of its kind to incorporate integrated intelligence.

What does this mean?

Sykes Pumps’ continual evolution goes hand in hand with exploring new possibilities to push traditional boundaries when it comes to innovation. Our Variable Performance pumps truly break new ground, featuring previously unseen software functions and cutting-edge hardware.

Adapted submersible pump arrangement gets client out of deep water!

Posted Date 01/03/2023

As pump specialists for more than 165 years, we understand most projects are bound by stringent time constraints and that these must always be adhered to. Our flexible sales engineers are trained to work under strict deadlines and are prepared to go above and beyond to ensure safety measures and quality standards are always upheld.

Recently, a utility contractor needed to carry out a survey on a large section of a sewage treatment works in South London. The water level in the area was too high and needed to be pumped down to a level safe enough for operatives to enter and conduct their assessment.

Video: Stage V pumps – our sustainability pledge ✔️

Posted Date 10/02/2023

We’re proud of the steps we’re taking towards carbon neutrality, and our compliance with Stage V regulations is just one constituent of that commitment.

As pioneers in our industry, Sykes Pumps has always been at the forefront of industry trends, new technologies, and, now, striving for ambitious corporate sustainability targets. read more

Everything you need to know about accessories when hiring pumps

Posted Date 11/03/2022

Sykes Pumps offers an extensive range of pumps for hire from its locations all around the UK. In addition to the pumps available for hire, it is important that they are supported by a comprehensive fleet of ancillaries to provide a genuine pumping solution capability across a wide range of applications.

Accessories should not be taken for granted as the quality and capability of the range are critical for effective solutions to support pumping applications. Some of the key accessories that we offer are highlighted below, providing safe, environmentally conscious solutions for customers in any scenario.

Groundwater removal paves the way for luxury spa

Posted Date 24/02/2022

A specialist framework contractor frequently entrusted with high-risk developments sought the assistance of an equally trustworthy pumps supplier in order to complete a project in Oxfordshire. As part of plans to improve facilities on the site of a Grade II Listed country estate, our client was asked to lay foundations for a new health and spa lodge due to be built within the grounds.

Our involvement specifically related to the need to remove vast quantities of rain and groundwater from the new building’s footprint. The base of the new structure was due to be approximately 20 metres below ground level, meaning any pump proposed would need to be able to operate at heads above that height.

Civil engineers require pumping solution to lower water table

Posted Date 27/01/2022

The development of an 84-acre plot of land on the outskirts of Cardiff was threatened by lengthy delays due to the area’s high water table, promoting the civil engineering company responsible for the project to contact us.

And although excessive groundwater was undoubtedly the primary issue, there were further complications caused by the fact that there were no outlets available nearby for us to responsibly discharge water removed from site.

It goes without saying that a high water table can be extremely inhibiting for building developers, as the flow of any groundwater beneath the surface can affect the strength and compressibility of soil, and thus impact its ability to support structural loads. That’s why any sub-surface investigation needs to be thorough and will generally involve the removal of nuisance water.