Have your Solido Smart set up correctly
The Rewatec Solido Smart by Premier Tech, is one of the best treatment plants on the market, however; to ensure it is set up correctly and to ensure the warranty is maintained, it is important to have the system set up and commissioned by a professional.
I’ve written this guide so you can ensure the engineer or sewage professional is doing what they should be doing when setting up the Solido Smart. I have included some optional items, and since these will take longer to perform and outside the scope of a normal engineer. It is a good idea to discuss it with the engineer before agreeing a price. Some solido smart commissioning work can take 2-3 hours and therefor clearly defining what the engineer will do is imperative.
This guide is also useful for professionals for reference.
Whilst not a difficult task, the capsule containing the air blower should be installed in such a way that the air intake hose fitting matches the position of the air intake hose installed within the tank.
The air diffuser needs to be correctly positioned in the solido smart tank and connected to the capsule. Insuring it is horizontal and central in the tank is vital
The Solido Smart S40 control panel needs to be set up correctly for the house or office the system is installed within. Most commissioning engineers wont fit the panel and wire it in for you, this is the job of an electrician. You should ask your electrician to wire the panel into a 13amp fused spur and house it in a suitable weather proof box within 12 meters of the treatment plant.
The air lift in a solido smart is responsible for discharging the cleaned water following the treatment cycle. It is connected to the capsule and should be tested for functionality when commissioning
The solido smart can be installed deeper in the ground than the standard kit, this is done with the use of the available neck extensions.
In the event that the tank is deeper, it may be necessary to extend the 75mm pipe that holds the capsule to allow it to be easily accessible in the future. Check that your commissioning engineer can perform this if necessary.
It is important to ensure the cable is not damaged during this task. I also recommend keeping the cap on the cable to avoid dirt or water getting in to the pins on the plug.
Testing backpressure of an air blower is a method of assessing it’s functionality. Performing this test can reveal if the air blower is not providing the correct pressure. This test is also a very effective way to establish if the air diffuser is blocked. Therefore, performing this test at commissioning stage has a number of benefits:
If you have purchased a pumped outlet system, it is best to let the service engineer the pump for you to ensure it is set to the correct height in the tank. Expect the cost of commissioning a pumped outlet system to be slightly higher due to the increased time this takes.
The job of the diffuser is two-fold.
Therefore, observing the bubble pattern in the tank will ensure that mixing is being done correctly. Should any of the holes in the membrane be enlarged due to a small split, the bubble pattern will be incorrect. A diffuser with a split membrane should be replaced for the system to operate correctly.
Drilling the hole in the neck of the tank, fitting the rubber grommet and bringing the air intake hose into the neck of the tank is something some engineers like you to do prior to arrival (so they can do the job quickly). I would however recommend this is done by the engineer
Fitting your service duct is not a job normally done by the commissioning engineer. This should be completed prior to arrival. However, this being said, it is important to get it right.
Using the right size pipe is vital for a good seal when using the supplied rubber grommet. Your commissioning engineer may be able to do this for you but you should expect this to increase the price slightly.
I recommend using BT ducting with a 54mm outer diameter for a service duct. A 60mm hole saw can be used to drill the hole and fit the grommet. You should also use a swept bend to bring the service duct out of the ground and to your control panel.
If your engineers is going to do this, you will need to have a trench dug, and the pipe easily available for him.
1. It ensures good set up
2. It establishes a relationship with a near by service engineer
3. It maintains warranty of the system
4. You will get good advise from the engineer
A common charge is £250+VAT. However if extras like fitting a pump and service duct are to be included, expect to pay up to £400+VAT. It is unlikely you will get a good job done for less than this, and I would suggest caution in the event someone thinks it is a quick job and can be done cheaply.
Some engineers will also provide a service whereby they can check your full installation to ensure it meets the EA general binding rules. Whilst General binding rules is self certifying, it is very handy to have a professional check all the detail to ensure your system meets the standards. Expect this to cost up to £600+VAT due to the background checks that need to be made and the thorough detail and engineer will have to go into with their report. This service isn't offered by many engineers unfortunately as it relates more to the specific site, discharge point and regulations surrounding waste discharging.
Whilst I am aware of some builders that do a very thorough job of installing the components, most builders don't have the level of knowledge necessary to perform this task with enough detail to satisfy the warranty condition of the system. Therefore it is better to get an engineer in to commission the system, who can advise your installer if something needs correcting.
If you are in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire or Northamptonshire, I can provide a full commissioning service
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