Keeping the Party Flowing: Reliable Pumping Solutions for a Leading Nightclub Chain

Background

A popular UK nightclub chain recently launched a new venue in Southend. With COVID-19 restrictions easing and nightlife roaring back to life, the club has been operating at full capacity since opening.

As part of an extensive refurbishment, concerns were raised over the outdated and poorly documented sewage systems that serviced the venue’s sizeable basement toilet facilities – including 24 male urinals, WCs, and washbasins, and a comparable number in the ladies’ washrooms.

Challenge

The original floor-mounted sewage pumps were old, with no service records. Given the size and footfall of the venue, any failure in the pumping system could result in serious disruption to guests, financial losses, or even forced closures.

The challenge was clear:

• Assess the condition of the existing systems

• Provide a future-proof solution that could reliably handle heavy usage

• Minimise risk of breakdowns and costly downtime

• Ensure fast installation and ease of servicing

Solution

Building services specialists Jet Flow UK were brought in to survey the site and propose a solution. Working closely with the technical team at Pump Technology Ltd, they recommended a dual Jung Pumpen Compli 1025/4BW 3-phase duty standby system as a direct and effective replacement.

This robust setup delivers:

• Flow rate: Up to 49 m³/hr at 6m head

• Dual vortex impeller pumps with 70mm free passage

• Common rigid float arm control

• Alarm and automatic changeover in case of blockage

This duty standby arrangement is designed to cope with peak loads, withstand heavy use, and operate reliably in environments where foreign objects – phones, clothing, wet wipes, sanitary items, and more – are known to enter the system.

Installation & Commissioning

Installation was straightforward. The Jung Pumpen units arrived pre-set from the factory, allowing Jet Flow UK engineers to focus on:

• Verifying duty changeover sequence

• Testing alarm and standby functions

• Replacing the inlet sluices and discharge gates

The system was operational within a day, and could have easily been connected to a BMS or remote monitoring system if needed.

Maintenance & Support

Jet Flow UK has been awarded a 24/7 service and maintenance contract for the site. Given the demanding nature of nightclub environments, routine inspections are recommended every 3 to 6 months to remove accumulated items from the tanks and ensure continued reliability.

Client Testimonial

“We’ve worked with Pump Technology Ltd for many years. Of course, competitive pricing matters – but what sets them apart is their deep technical knowledge and large stock availability. For this project, the complete systems were on the shelf and delivered next day.”
— Ben Butterick, Jet Flow UK

Outcome

The nightclub now has a reliable, heavy-duty wastewater and sewage pumping system in place – ensuring uninterrupted service for years to come. In the world of high-traffic venues, reliable infrastructure is essential. With the new system in place, it’s back to business as usual – and the music never has to stop.