Big Al Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 I've had an electric septic tank for close on 20 years. The first pump (The one in the tank from new) was a titan goliath th. It lasted nearly 15 years. When it finally gave up, I went to the people I bought it from and they provided me with another for the princely sum of £200. I fitted it and off it went. The second pump (also a goliath) failed after 2 years. I took it back to my supplier who opened it up and informed me the seals had given way, the unit was flooded and was wrecked. They also told me that they had started using a different pump in their tanks as the goliath was not as reliable as it once was. For another £200 they sold me the new pump. Two and a bit years on, and it has failed too. For a few weeks there was a rumble from it,like a bearing rumble, and then it packed in. I know if I go back to my supplier they'll sell me another pump for £200 But if it's only going to last 2 years I was wondering if any of the cheaper ones available would last as long? Or is there such thing as another bomb proof pump that will last me another 15 years? If it'd last I'd be happy to pay a bit more. It's a bit of a specialist long shot for PW but if there is anyone in the know out there I'd be delighted to take advice. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Or just run it as a standard tank if you have enough soakaway drains and get it emptyed every year..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 4 minutes ago, millrace said: Or just run it as a standard tank if you have enough soakaway drains and get it emptyed every year..... Unfortunately I can't. The ground where I live is very clay. I tried it initially and had to go for the tank which is drained into the storm drain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 What make/type is it used to have cpl of contacts at manufacture tho haven't spoke with them in a while.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 The tank is a domestic "biofilter" product from FM Environmental in Newry. Big outfit but seem to have moved onto much bigger things than domestic tanks. I can't find domestic tanks on their website any more. Thanks for trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millrace Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Never dealt with them mostly klargester or barlmoral most of the builders yard stick with the main stream tanks for backup etc...before all new regs took hold we built a house on top of basically rock very little soakage so we built old style block tanks and gravel filter beds to this day still running clean as a whistle slowly filtering away the 200mtr herringbone drain.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Aye. My brother has a Balmoral and had no bother with it. I'll see if I can find out what they use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 My waste pumping stations run grundfoss stainless steel pumps. Flygt are a big trusted name in waste water pumps. Have a look online for the size you need. Dont think you'll get a decent one for anything like £200.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Thanks foggy. The flygt are expensive! But I'm sure very reliable. How do you find the grundfoss? I could stretch to them! Do you know which pump would do a 4 -6 person household? I appreciate the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord v Posted March 29, 2019 Report Share Posted March 29, 2019 Flygt are very good; their products are in pretty much every water companies pumping stations. Also try TT pumps as an alternative. Broad rule of thumb is 150l per person per day for domestic, but presumably its controlled by float switches anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 6 hours ago, Lord v said: Flygt are very good; their products are in pretty much every water companies pumping stations. Also try TT pumps as an alternative. Broad rule of thumb is 150l per person per day for domestic, but presumably its controlled by float switches anyway? Yes - a float switch is screwed onto the pump. The first 2 pumps I had were TT. Maybe I was just unlucky with the second one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord v Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 That's unusual, they are generally very good. I just looked up the TT range at the small end, I'm not sure I would recommend the goliath for your application. I would look at the full submersible DR or DRO range. Are you buying direct through TT or through a supplier? I would give TT a call, their technical people are very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted March 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 Thanks Lord v. I have been buying from the manufacturer of my tank. I'll give TT a call. The goliath is what they had in the tank from new so when I got a second I automatically went the same as it had lasted 15 years. Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord v Posted March 30, 2019 Report Share Posted March 30, 2019 It may also be worth giving someone like Willow pumps a call, they spec pumps from all kinds of manufacturers for their installs so are pretty independent. They may try and flog you a new tank though. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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