Sump Repair
Is your sump tight? If you failed a triennially required hydrostatic test of your containment, you need a great solution. We’ve got the best sump repair solutions.
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A lesson in entry boots
What's a Boot?
Many sump failures are due to the entry fittings or ‘boots’. This could be from improper installation or deterioration over time.
Mainly, the boot’s purpose is to seal the penetrating pipe to the sump to keep liquid from entering or exiting the sump.
Sump = Containment
We use the words sump and containment interchangeably. Regulations require triennial passing hydrostatic (or pressure/vacuum) test of your containments. These include: Under Dispenser Containment (UDC), Submersible Turbine Pump containment (STP), spill containers, and transition sumps.
B&K Equipment offers both hydrostatic testing and sump repair to failed containments.
Can they be fixed?
Often, yes. We have acquired the best products we can find from Icon, DPM, and Bravo.
B&K Equipment is extremely successful repairing existing sumps. We also have experience from repairing hundreds of sumps. Furthermore, we learned when to recommend replacing some sumps that shouldn’t be saved.
The Process
After successfully repairing hundreds of sumps in the Chicagoland area, we’ve learned a lot about the process of sump repair entry boot replacement. Explore the process broken down below, and contact us to get your sumps repaired the right way.
INVESTIGATION
First, we send out a qualified technician as a service to inspect the status of your containments. We count and measure the boots for a customized repair solution.
PROPOSAL
We detail the repair in a proposal designed specially around the unique configuration and situation of your containments. Each proposal is customized to best suit your needs thanks to the previous site investigation.
CONTRACT & SCHEDULE
At this time, you’ve approved the proposal. We now order the custom parts for your job and set a date to complete the work. If necessary, we can now also request an extension of your site’s NOV from the OSFM.
REMOVE & PREPARE
Any good installation starts with proper removal and surface preparation. We remove the existing fittings from your sump and clean/prepare the sump wall per manufacturer specifications.
INSTALL
Installing split retrofit entry boots requires expertise, experience, and flexibility. Many of these fittings are installed while the technician is upside down in the sump. Our 2 person teams work together to safely and efficiently complete each sump.
TEST
Finally, we hydrotest each repaired sump upon completion to prove our work. These tests will also be submitted to the OSFM to demonstrate the passing results.
Seal the top of your sump with EasyFit
Water over the top?
Is that old sump of yours holding water like a swimming pool? Need a better sump lid to keep water from entering from the over the top? Maybe you need a sump repair via a retrofit water tight sump lid. Contact B&K Equipment to see if the Icon EasyFit lid will work for you!
Custom fit for a great fit
Each EasyFit lid is custom produced to fit your existing sump for the best possible seal. Our technicians will measure your sumps and submit images to the manufacturer. Your quoted EasyFit repair will include lids specially built to adhere to your sumps.
Water Tight AND Easy to Open
Your EasyFit lid will prevent water from entering the sump from over the top. It is also easy to open with the quarter turn handles. Keep your sumps dry with the EasyFit lid. Reach out today for a customized quote to meet your needs.
Let us REPAIR YOUR SUMPS
Don’t wait until it’s too late. Get started with a great repair today!