Diesel Backup Pumps

Thompson Pump Emergency Backup Lift Station Standby System

Independent backup pumps are quickly replacing generators as the ideal contingency plan. The Thompson Backup System, permanently installed standby units continue pumping, despite power loss or primary pump failures. They can also act as the primary pumping system during maintenance or repairs. Thompson Enviroprime System® pumps are available in sizes 3" to 18" and can easily handle flows up to 11, 000 gallons-per-minute (GPM) and solids to 4.25" in diameter. The exclusive Enviroprime System®, unlike other automatic priming systems, actively prevents product blow by or pumpage – sewage, debris or chemicals – from discharging onto the ground, keeping the environment clean and safe. Thompson Backup System pumps are also available with Oil-less Vacuum Technology.

Advantages

Fully automatic and independent system
Less expensive than comparable diesel generator and ATS
Less complicated—no need for complicated transfer switches
Increased flexibility—can size diesel backup pump to handle larger flows
Versatile—can use diesel backup pump to supplement lift station pumps if needed
User friendly—can provide notification that backup pump is running – can even measure depth of water in the wet well and adjust engine speed accordingly
Power outage issues aren't a problem – pump operates on its own power that takes the place of a generator
Compact design, high capacity pumps
A smarter contingency plan