In hospitality and public-use architecture, what lies beneath the surface often determines how smoothly a space above it functions. For instance, restaurants and community halls in particular, produce large amounts of wastewater filled with food waste, grease and solids. When such facilities are located away from conventional sewer lines, wastewater drainage becomes less about plumbing and more about strategic engineering.
SURFACES REPORTER (SR) showcases a smart wastewater lifting system by SFA Pumps that redefines design limitations. Sanicubic 2 VX is an engineered response to a complex commercial wastewater challenge. Known for its advanced pumping capacity, it eliminates the dependency on gravity while ensuring efficiency, hygiene and long-term durability.
THE CHALLENGE
The project involved a bustling restaurant alongside a large community hall on the ground floor, both producing heavy wastewater.
Primary issue:
- High-volume wastewater discharge.
- Municipal drainage point located on the upper floor.
- Conventional gravity-based drainage was ineffective.
- Cost and operational disruption concerns.
Highlighting a common industry constraint, Kapil Dev from Proion Consultants Pvt Ltd explains that once basement foundations are cast, adding drainage points becomes nearly impossible. “Earlier, we depended entirely on conventional sump and dewatering pumps. After basement construction, planning additional wet points was extremely restricted,” he notes. “With SFA, we now have the freedom to plan wet areas anywhere in the building as per client requirements.”
An Engineered Gravity-free Drainage Solution
- Two Sanicubic 2 VX units installed in basement.
- Aimed to collectively collect and pump wastewater to higher sewer connection.
UNITS CONNECTED = ENSURES UNINTERRUPTED
WASTEWATER DRAINAGE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY
Kitchen area connection
6 food counters | 1 sink with a grease trap | 4 floor drains
Washroom connection
5 WCs | 4 urinals | 7 washbasins | 4 floor drains
Performance capabilities:
- Vertical lifting capacity of up to 16m.
- Ideal for basement installations with elevated drainage points.
- Handles wastewater temperatures up to 70°C (suitable for commercial kitchens).
- Built for heavy, continuous commercial environments.
- Manages black water and grey water.
- Floor-standing design eliminates the need for core cutting or pit digging.
- Dual-motor backup system.
According to Mahesh T, Design Manager-PHE, ETECHNOLOGY Service Consultants Pvt Ltd, SFA Pumps
stand out for their design adaptability. “The availability of suitable variants from SFA Pumps that match design requirements, space constraints and ease of installation significantly improves feasibility without major civil or cost impact,” he adds.
THE IMPACT
The installation streamlined wastewater drainage across the space, thus efficiently lifting wastewater from kitchen sinks, washbasins, WCs, urinals and floor drains with uninterrupted operations. Backed by longterm performance, Dev reinforces this confidence, stating, “We have been using SFA Pumps for over eight years with no complaints. I would rate their performance a 10 out of 10.”
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