Saniflo has introduced the SANIFOS range of in-ground pump stations, giving plumbing professionals a way to overcome several common issues. Sean Carroll finds out more.

Rapid urbanisation and population growth has put pressure on land, making it more important for each square meter to be used effectively. In light of this, there have been growing trends in the redevelopment of existing properties as well as opening tracts of unused land for new developments.

The SANIFOS pumping solution is an innovative new plumbing solution that helps pump water, wastewater or sewage from positions previously thought impossible. It quite literally defies traditional gravity rules when it comes to plumbing and has a range of benefits for residential, commercial and industrial applications.

There is a range of products under the SANIFOS umbrella but the in-ground pumping stations come on a single pallet, pre-specified and selected, cutting down on the work for the plumber.

It works by feeding sewage into the sealed underground pit, a wet well, and when the sewage reaches a predetermined level, a pump will automatically start to lift the sewage upward through a pressurised pipe system where it’s discharged into the main sewer line.

SANIFOS 1000 GR TWIN

These pumps require excavation but after the digging is done (by either a plumbing professional or another party), the SANIFOS solution is an all-in-one product that can be completed by the plumber. The size of the pump station is figured out beforehand, meaning, it’s pretty much plug-and-play once on site.

It’s a simple solution that enables a plethora of new situations, making the previously impossible, possible.

In residential applications, renovators will be happy to know that the SANIFOS solution lets them change the placement of the bathroom or any room that needs plumbing. Additionally, a major market is in granny flats, letting individual apartments control their own water use, rather than as a collection of houses.

In commercial settings, the pump stations are useful for commercial units on larger blocks of land, on a level block and/or when the gravity flow rate is too slow to accommodate the volume of sewage or stormwater.

Other potential applications include any commercial or industrial application that pumps water to a discharge, and rural areas where infrastructure is in-ground or below stormwater networks.

The SANIFOS in-ground pump stations range includes:

• SANIFOS 280GR: Ideal for granny flats, the SANIFOS 280 is a lifting station for black water and consists of a 280L tank and a Sanipump Cutter pump with float switch. It can pump wastewater from the WC, sink and washing machine.
• SANIFOS 610GR: This 610L, high-density polyethylene storage tank is designed to take waste from a single residential dwelling with multiple storeys including the bathroom, kitchen and utility room. It comes in a single pump option that boasts a powerful automatic motor and quiet operation.
• SANIFOS 1000 GR TWIN: The Sanifos 1000GR Twin is a packaged pumping station suitable for single-dwelling residential or commercial use with the added feature of dual pumps. It is an efficient solution where gravity-reliant sewerage is not possible due to limited site access and site constraints such as property sloping away from the sewer infrastructure.
• SANIFOS 1000 ZFS SINGLE: The Sanifos 1000 ZFS is a packaged pumping station suitable for single-dwelling residential or commercial sites requiring a high lift. It is an efficient solution where gravity-reliant sewerage is not possible due to limited site access and site constraints such as property sloping away from the sewer infrastructure.
• SANIFOS 1000 ZFS TWIN: The Sanifos 1000 ZFS Twin is a packaged pumping station suitable for single-dwelling residential or commercial sites requiring high lift, with the added feature of dual pumps. It is an efficient solution where gravity-reliant sewerage is not possible due to limited site access and site constraints such as property sloping away from the sewer infrastructure.

All of the SANIFOS pump stations meet AS 1546.1:2008 On-site domestic wastewater treatment units – Septic tanks, as well as sections five to nine of AS 1546.1:2008 which outlines the applicable requirements for a range of septic tanks.

Additionally, the pump stations use Finite Element Analysis (FEA) engineering to make sure the tanks comply with Australian Standards. FEA uses mathematical models and simulations to understand the real-world implications on the products and all SANIFOS solutions are rigorously tested. Some manufacturers may claim that their solution is made to meet the appropriate standards but with all the FEA paperwork, Saniflo shows how they meet the requirements.

The SANIFOS white paper is available online and the team is more than happy to discuss projects with plumbing professionals and designers.

Tell Saniflo about your project here and get in touch via this email or 1300 554 779.