Flygt Pump Chamber Repair – Fowlis, Dundee

Flygt pump chamber repair Fowlis Dundee — We recently attended a single Flygt sewage pump chamber in Fowlis, Dundee following a tripping RCD fault.

The system had shut down on electrical protection after a junction box became detached, fell into the chamber and allowed water ingress into the electrical connections.

Fault Identified

• RCD tripping fault present
• Electrical junction box had detached
• Junction box had fallen into the chamber
• Water ingress into electrical connections
• System shut down on electrical protection

Repair Work Completed

• Fault traced and diagnosed
• Pump removed from chamber for access and inspection
• Junction box removed and dried out
• Cables stripped back to clean sections
• New terminal block fitted
• Connections remade and secured
• System re-energised and tested

Full Pump Chamber Service

While on site, a full pump chamber service was also completed.

• Stop/start float tested and confirmed working
• High-level float tested
• Audible and visual alarm confirmed operational
• Non-return valve checked
• Guide rails inspected and confirmed in good condition
• Macerator pump checked for blockages
• Full pump cycles tested successfully

System Performance After Repair

The pump chamber is now operating correctly with:

• No RCD tripping present
• Pump running correctly
• Float controls operating correctly
• Alarm system working as expected
• System fully operational

Why This Matters

Electrical faults inside pump chambers need dealt with quickly. A loose junction box exposed to water can cause repeated RCD tripping and leave the system offline.

This was a close call — if this system hadn't been attended when it was, the consequences could’ve been far worse, including sewage backing up or major electrical damage.

We provide Flygt pump chamber repairs, servicing and emergency callouts across Dundee and the full of Scotland.