PUMP-OUT SYSTEMS

LeeSan pump-out unit ‘on the move’

In a situation where a boat needs black water to be pumped-out, but access to a nearby pump-out station is not immediately available can cause problems at a marina or in a boatyard. Now, there’s a solution from marine sanitation specialist LeeSan, which has developed a new mobile unit called the LSM Caddy.

Shown for the first time at the

Southampton Boat Show last

September, the pump-out kit installed on board a boat attracted considerable interest from marinas and river estuaries all around the

UK. Mounted on a powder-coated steel pallet, it features a peristaltic pump, a 500 litre storage tank and all the hoses and connections required to do the job.

Newhaven-based Peter Leonard

Marine has already purchased an

LSM Caddy and mounted it in one of the company’s outboard-powered

Smartliner GRP vessels, providing an ideal ‘on the move’ pump-out solution. This versatile craft can also act as a workboat, water taxi and to provide a range of marine services, including a base for a mobile mechanic.

Fitted with a filter lance, the unit will also pump out bilges, taking into account the need to separate the oil from the black water, and by using its built-in bypass valve can even be used to pump water from a sinking or submerged boat in an emergency.

In addition to a vessel, the LSM

Caddy can be mounted on a small (towable) trolley, a pick-up truck or other moving platform. It can also be temporarily installed at a location for short periods of time and then re-positioned as required.

LeeSan and PL Marine are looking forward to a long and worthwhile working relationship and to making the important job of pumping-out a faster, simpler and more convenient and environmentally-friendly process.

Lee sanitation Ltd sales@leesan.com www.leesan.com

LeeSan’s LSM Caddy mobile pump-out unit.

The new unit mounted in a Smartliner GRP vessel.

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In 1954, Keko Inc/Pump-A-Head and its predecessor, Kenton Equipment Co, was set up in San Diego, California, from where the business has established a worldwide reputation for excellence in the design, manufacture and distribution of pump-out equipment and marine waste disposal systems.

Keco is committed to providing US and international customers for its range of equipment with quality workmanship, professional and knowledgeable sales personnel, and competitive pricing.

Keco’s dockside marine pump-out equipment is commonly installed on fuel pontoons, piers, sea walls, service docks and other high traffic areas. These self-contained systems feature a low maintenance design and occupy a relatively small footprint. The ‘dockside’ configuration reduces pump-out system complexity and offers an intuitive, user-friendly operation for berth-holders.

Keco’s ‘centralised’ marine pumpout systems (also known as in-slip pump-out systems) are comprised of two main components, a pump and the auxiliary connection points. The pump is connected via suction plumbing to multiple units strategically installed throughout a marina. The pump and different units can be separated by up to 4,500 ft, depending on the style and size of pump selected. ‘Centralised’ systems provide convenience to boaters while offering flexibility to marinas, together with ease of installation and opportunities for future expansion.

Over the years, Keco has designed a variety of equipment for many special applications and the company’s workforce has a ‘can-do’ attitude, so if a customer wants to mount a pumping system on the back of a golf cart or needs a custom-built, sixwheel-drive pump truck, one can be designed and made to order.

Keco Pump & Equipment sales@pumpahead.com www.pumpahead.com