At Complete Heating, our expertise extends beyond residential work to encompass critical commercial installations that protect employees and ensure regulatory compliance.
Our recent project involved the professional plumbing and installation of pre-purchased emergency shower and eyewash equipment for a building materials processing company, demonstrating our capability to deliver essential safety infrastructure with minimal operational disruption.
Here's What We Did:
- Conducted site assessment and planned pipework routes around existing operations
- Installed new copper water supply lines to the emergency station location
- Created proper drainage connections for emergency water discharge
- Securely mounted and positioned the client's pre-purchased emergency equipment
- Connected all water supply and drainage systems with professional-grade fittings
- Conducted comprehensive flow and operational testing
- Coordinated all work around client's production schedule to minimise disruption
Project Overview
A local building materials processing company required the plumbing installation of their newly purchased emergency shower and eyewash station. The client had already procured the safety equipment and needed experienced commercial plumbers to connect it to their water supply system and ensure proper installation for employee protection during chemical processing operations.
We worked together with the client to plan the installation around their operational requirements, ensuring that we could complete the work efficiently whilst maintaining their production schedule. The project required creating new pipework connections, proper drainage solutions, and ensuring the system met all relevant safety standards for immediate emergency use.
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Materials and Installation Specifications
For this critical safety installation, we utilised high-quality plumbing materials suitable for the industrial environment:
- New copper pipework to supply the emergency station with reliable water flow
- Professional-grade isolation valves for maintenance and system control
- Appropriate drainage connections to handle emergency water discharge
- Secure mounting and connection hardware ensuring stable installation
- Proper pipe insulation where required for the industrial setting
All connections were made using industry-standard fittings and joints, ensuring long-term reliability in the demanding environment of a chemical processing facility.
Challenges and SolutionsÂ
The installation presented several practical challenges that required our commercial plumbing expertise:
Challenge 1: Creating New Water Supply Lines
The emergency station required dedicated water supply connections that weren’t present at the chosen location. We ran new pipework from the main supply, carefully routing it to avoid interference with existing equipment and production processes.
Challenge 2: Drainage Requirements
Proper drainage was essential for the large volume of water these emergency systems can discharge. We installed appropriate drainage connections and ensured adequate fall to prevent standing water or flooding during emergency use.
Challenge 3: Working Around Active Operations
The installation needed to be completed whilst maintaining normal business operations. We coordinated our work schedule with the client’s production team, completing most of the pipework preparation during quieter periods and scheduling the final connections to minimise any water supply interruptions.
Challenge 4: Regulatory Positioning
The emergency shower and eyewash station required precise positioning to meet health and safety accessibility requirements. We worked with the client to ensure optimal placement whilst accommodating the practical constraints of their existing facility layout.
Installation Process
Our systematic approach ensured a professional installation with minimal business disruption:
- Site Assessment: We surveyed the installation area and planned the most efficient route for new pipework
- Pipework Installation: New water supply lines were installed and pressure tested before final connection
- Drainage Connection: Appropriate drainage was installed to handle emergency water discharge
- Equipment Mounting: The client’s emergency shower and eyewash station was securely mounted and positioned
- System Connection: All water supply and drainage connections were completed and tested
- Final Testing: We conducted thorough flow tests and operational checks to ensure proper function
Final Results and Client Satisfaction
The completed installation provided the client with a fully operational emergency safety system that protects their workforce during chemical processing operations. The project was delivered on time and within budget, with no significant disruption to their business operations.
Key project outcomes:
- Fully Functional Safety Equipment: The emergency shower and eyewash station operates properly with adequate water pressure and flow
- Reliable Water Supply: New pipework provides dependable water delivery for emergency use
- Proper Drainage: Appropriate drainage prevents water accumulation during system activation
- Professional Installation: Secure mounting and connections ensure long-term reliability
- Minimal Business Disruption: Careful scheduling maintained normal operations throughout the installation
The client was pleased we understood they couldn’t afford downtime and delivered a professional job that met their safety needs without messing up their operations.
This project demonstrates Complete Heating’s capability to handle essential commercial plumbing installations that require both technical expertise and an understanding of business operational needs. Our experience with industrial and commercial environments enables us to deliver reliable solutions that protect employees whilst respecting the client’s operational requirements.
Whether you need emergency safety equipment plumbed in, heating system installations, or general commercial plumbing services, we bring the same professional approach to every project. We understand that businesses cannot afford extended downtime or unreliable installations, which is why we coordinate our work around your operational schedule and ensure that every connection meets the highest standards for long-term reliability.
We work together with our commercial clients to deliver plumbing solutions that truly meet their needs, managing timelines and technical requirements so you can focus on running your business whilst we handle the essential infrastructure that keeps your operations safe and compliant.
