Bring back the Victorian pump houses the huge gothic building with huge over engineered iron wheels turning and a full time attendant in a cap and uniform , that will do the job
Similar to ths one originally installed in Severn Tunnel ? ;) The original pumps was in operation from 1880's to 1960's - was powered by steam engines. Next replaced to modern ones. And pumping 50 milion litres (14 milion gallons) average per day from "deepest spring in the world". Still, up to this day pumps must be in operation 24/7 - otherwise the tunnel would be full of water within 26 minutes if the pumps were switched off and backup measures failed...
I’m loving the U.K. commitment to new water ways 😂 . But seriously I went over that bridge a day after it flooded and had to stop and come back to take a few pics
I would suspect there is 3 or 4 Pumps in the sump, setup would probably allow 2 or 3 to run at once, and a backup. Level sensors would detect the height of the water in the sump, when it gets to a certain point, one pump would kick in, if the water rises past the next set point, a second pump would start, and so on. If they can get the water down, as a temporary measure the pumps could be connected to Portable generators at the top, to allow them to be run when needed, whilst permanent repairs are carried out, otherwise, we'll be very quickly back to this position again!
They're only 2 pumps, one runs for 8 hours for example the other will then take over for 8 hours if the level is high they both run continuously with the state of the water companies id not be surprised if only one pump is working and they're waiting 6 months for a new pump from Sweden. A lot of the sewage pumps are only 2 and more often than not one is out of service how water companies get away with this is insane.
The fire brigade have High volume pumping units as part of national resilience. Each pod capable of shifting upto 7000ltrs a minute i think. The pods and associated hose can move water distances of over a mile and can be used in combination and left to operate unattended. Just wonder why they were not deployed if not to provide a good (non emergency) training scenario.
@ProjectUniversalUK that's why I said even just a single lane.... sick of the lorry's coming through my village rather than sticking to the roads designed for them.
@PeterSmith-nc1qs I have no idea what you are on about, it's not about getting over myself or buying stuff off shelves. I am a trades man that has clients all over the county, where the rubbish diversions set up put loads of traffic through villages that are not designed for it. Why are hgv's being diverted from going up the old A421 to the motorway.... they have done that for years before the bypass. What should Cranfield/wootton/ Marston villages put up with these hgv's going through their high street
That pump needs relocating to higher ground, who’s idea was it to put the electrical control cabinets in the area that floods ??? Also the system needs upgrading to a larger units to cope. This is not the first time this has happened, you think they would have learned by now !!
that pump would take weeks to move that volume of water. you can tell from where they put the pump they never expected that amount. the only solution is to raise the road level and raise the bridge.
thought it funny on local news highways said it wasn't the rd design because the rd was designed to protect houses lol lying sod when this rd was finished it has always flooded here and the houses were not there
You can’t put the sump or pump at the top of the hill in the same way you don’t put your bath plug hole at the top of the bath. It has to be at the lowest point.
@@ProjectUniversalUKnope you want the pump down low so it can prime easier. Funnily enough, pumps don't mind the water. And if the electrics which are above the road way get drowned out when it rains then you've failed anyway. So its time for a rethink / refit with larger pump capacity.
Would universal want to do it?............ 🤣🤣🤣🤣 They have a park in FLORIDA!!!! have people seen the destruction the hurricane left there last week? This is a literal puddle, wont phase them one bit
3:53 Why would you need to look below yourself with the camera to see how high you were? You always keep your drone in line of slight to keep the flight legal. Right? If you are flying with a screen or goggles then you need a second person as a spotter. AMC1 Article 2(7) see ‘Definition of visual line of sight operation’
@@MichaelFlatman Yea you are right, who does it hurt littering in a park or graffitiing or speeding or parking on yellow lines. Planning rules are also stupid, let’s ignore them. Let’s just ignore all rules which we ourselves don’t think matter
Very silly putting the electrical switch gear so close in elevation to the pump... Did no one plan for a 'one in 100yr flood' or anything like that If the electronics were placed higher that pump could have kept running far longer
Most pointless pumping station built in tue same dip that floods that was also and after thought after the road was opened due to piss poor design and for thought
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The new Bedford to Milton Keynes waterway is coming along well 😍
Timely for your latest video.
Quite cool to see something local on RUclips for a change, nice work!
Glad you liked it!
Good to see how it currently is...this flood made my friday journey to cambridge annoying long.
Try working nearby. It's added nearly two hours to my runs. HGVs have no good alternatives.
Possibly heavy rain coming early next week, should refill that nicely I reckon
Hope not
Bring back the Victorian pump houses the huge gothic building with huge over engineered iron wheels turning and a full time attendant in a cap and uniform , that will do the job
Beautiful buildings and machines.
Similar to ths one originally installed in Severn Tunnel ? ;)
The original pumps was in operation from 1880's to 1960's - was powered by steam engines. Next replaced to modern ones.
And pumping 50 milion litres (14 milion gallons) average per day from "deepest spring in the world".
Still, up to this day pumps must be in operation 24/7 - otherwise the tunnel would be full of water within 26 minutes if the pumps were switched off and backup measures failed...
They weren't over-engineered, they were designed to last for ever!
Well worth watching none on the cheap again your right put the pumping station higher great work
Thanks 👍
Keep the updates coming! Great to see
That's the plan!
Another great video.
Thanks
Impressive video, thanks for sharing
Give it a few days and a 'ran when parked' ad for a Mondeo will appear on facebook.
lol
I’m loving the U.K. commitment to new water ways 😂 . But seriously I went over that bridge a day after it flooded and had to stop and come back to take a few pics
Wow! I've never been in a helicopter, next time you are passing stop on the playing field near my house so I can have a go :)
@@ProjectUniversalUK if only it were that simple 👍
Get in, fly here, land, hope that helps 👍
That switch gear will need replacing
Splendid views. Placing the pump so low was plain stupid. Supposedly called planning.
Yep, terrible idea to put it there.
I would suspect there is 3 or 4 Pumps in the sump, setup would probably allow 2 or 3 to run at once, and a backup. Level sensors would detect the height of the water in the sump, when it gets to a certain point, one pump would kick in, if the water rises past the next set point, a second pump would start, and so on.
If they can get the water down, as a temporary measure the pumps could be connected to Portable generators at the top, to allow them to be run when needed, whilst permanent repairs are carried out, otherwise, we'll be very quickly back to this position again!
They're only 2 pumps, one runs for 8 hours for example the other will then take over for 8 hours if the level is high they both run continuously with the state of the water companies id not be surprised if only one pump is working and they're waiting 6 months for a new pump from Sweden.
A lot of the sewage pumps are only 2 and more often than not one is out of service how water companies get away with this is insane.
@@MrDakkyz They get away with it because they don't have my missus standing next to them holding a pair of large pliers.
Oops slight drainage issue!! 😊😮😳😁
Fascinating. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Took me 1hr 30 mins from Goldington Rd to Kingston along the old 421...twice along as usual.
The fire brigade have High volume pumping units as part of national resilience. Each pod capable of shifting upto 7000ltrs a minute i think. The pods and associated hose can move water distances of over a mile and can be used in combination and left to operate unattended. Just wonder why they were not deployed if not to provide a good (non emergency) training scenario.
They would probably keep their gear ready for action in life threatening situations.
now the slip roads are clear they should let traffic on/off and over, even if it is a single lane in each direction.
They have pumps setup all along the carriageway.
@ProjectUniversalUK that's why I said even just a single lane.... sick of the lorry's coming through my village rather than sticking to the roads designed for them.
@ashleyrowe2681 Get over yourself, it's only temporary! You'll soon buy stuff and take products off the shelf.
They can't open any of it! They haven't checked what damage has been caused!!
@PeterSmith-nc1qs I have no idea what you are on about, it's not about getting over myself or buying stuff off shelves.
I am a trades man that has clients all over the county, where the rubbish diversions set up put loads of traffic through villages that are not designed for it.
Why are hgv's being diverted from going up the old A421 to the motorway.... they have done that for years before the bypass.
What should Cranfield/wootton/ Marston villages put up with these hgv's going through their high street
When universal studios see this video they won’t build there park as no visitors will be able to get there well done highway agencyy
Don't be daft, simply moving the pump gear to a higher level will prevent this from happening again.
That pump needs relocating to higher ground, who’s idea was it to put the electrical control cabinets in the area that floods ??? Also the system needs upgrading to a larger units to cope. This is not the first time this has happened, you think they would have learned by now !!
Definitely needs to go higher
Went down there a week before the big storm and lane 1 was flooded in just a normal rain shower. I don't think the pumps were working
1:00 priming.
Thats why.
Its easier to pump it up the hill than it is to suck it.
But then why not use a mechanical coupling to join the pump to the elevated motor and switch gear?
that pump would take weeks to move that volume of water. you can tell from where they put the pump they never expected that amount. the only solution is to raise the road level and raise the bridge.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂yeah right
Agreed, it needs to be placed much higher up.
Lol no, the A34 extension near alderley edge did the same thing not long after they built it.
They just upgraded the gear and it was fine.
thought it funny on local news highways said it wasn't the rd design because the rd was designed to protect houses lol lying sod when this rd was finished it has always flooded here and the houses were not there
You can’t put the sump or pump at the top of the hill in the same way you don’t put your bath plug hole at the top of the bath. It has to be at the lowest point.
Obviously the sump does but the pump and switchgear could be located up the top.
@@ProjectUniversalUK Yes, but has to be able to lift it against the head of water below the pump.
@@ProjectUniversalUKnope you want the pump down low so it can prime easier.
Funnily enough, pumps don't mind the water.
And if the electrics which are above the road way get drowned out when it rains then you've failed anyway.
So its time for a rethink / refit with larger pump capacity.
“it has to be at the LOWEST point” . No it doesn’t. Engineer speaking.
And yet the one at Hardwick on the A428 is on the hill, the one at wixams sits at the start of the slip road ect ect
Qualty design and engineering lol !!
Quality
It's a possibility there could be two more cars under the bridge!
I'm told there is but I did not see anything this evening. Must still be completely submerged.
Any truth in the rumours that the pumps were stolen in the spring and yet to be replaced?
I don't know yet, we will probably have to wait till the water is cleared out this weekend.
Would universal want to do it?............ 🤣🤣🤣🤣 They have a park in FLORIDA!!!! have people seen the destruction the hurricane left there last week? This is a literal puddle, wont phase them one bit
This is an easily fixed problem now the weakness in the system has been highlighted although the planners should have seen that coming.
The water has gone down a bit.
About a cars worth is the professional measurement.
@@ProjectUniversalUK the Mondeo boot was a good indicator of progress
3:53 Why would you need to look below yourself with the camera to see how high you were? You always keep your drone in line of slight to keep the flight legal. Right? If you are flying with a screen or goggles then you need a second person as a spotter. AMC1 Article 2(7) see ‘Definition of visual line of sight operation’
Because I lower myself but I don't want to bump into the gantry. There's too much to go wrong when flying that close.
doesn't really matter, who will he hurt if it does fall out the sky.. A fish?
@@MichaelFlatman Yea you are right, who does it hurt littering in a park or graffitiing or speeding or parking on yellow lines. Planning rules are also stupid, let’s ignore them. Let’s just ignore all rules which we ourselves don’t think matter
Very silly putting the electrical switch gear so close in elevation to the pump... Did no one plan for a 'one in 100yr flood' or anything like that
If the electronics were placed higher that pump could have kept running far longer
The whole road design in that location is a civil engineering fail.
Something is seriously wrong here.
I thought there was lorry thre
Let me get my fishing rod
🤣
Drains not included..
Hahaha it’s a FORD!!!! Flooded On Road Dead
The Ford didn't manage to ford the ford. 😁
14 year old ford. Time for a new one anyway.
A Ford in a ford.
Sadly 14 year old cars are all many of us can afford:(
If you ignore the fact it's written off and covered in mud, it looks pretty good for 14 years old!
@@PhillipParr It's just had the underside washed ready for the new owner.
Why would this put universal off of building a site down the road ,what a stupid comment
No one will be able to get there why would they spend billions pound to be closed when it rains
It wouldn't
Most pointless pumping station built in tue same dip that floods that was also and after thought after the road was opened due to piss poor design and for thought
Indeed. Very poor design.