Case Study: How an Office Pantry Got Reliable Grey Water Drainage Without Breaking a Single Tile Using the Sanicom 2

Commercial office spaces are rarely designed with every future operational requirement in mind. When a pantry upgrade or retrofit project encounters finished floors, tiled walls, and limited under-counter space, conventional drainage work quickly becomes invasive and disruptive. This case study details how SFA India resolved exactly that challenge using the Sanicom 2, a compact dual-pump grey water lifting station that delivered a fully functional, multi-appliance office pantry drainage solution with no civil modifications and no damage to finished interiors.

The Challenge: Grey Water Drainage in a Finished Office Pantry

An office required reliable wastewater drainage for its pantry area, which featured a stainless-steel counter with a sink and multiple countertop appliances. Grey water from daily operations handwashing, utensil rinsing, and routine pantry use needed a clear and consistent drainage route.

The challenge was structural. The pantry had fully finished tiled flooring and walls, and the available under-counter space was limited. There was no convenient gravity drainage route from the sink area to a suitable drain connection. Conventional drainage installation would have required breaking through finished tile and floor surfaces, causing significant disruption to the working office environment and compromising the clean, professional appearance of the pantry.

Office management required a grey water drainage solution that would avoid any major civil work, preserve the completed interior, and integrate neatly within the existing under-counter footprint.

The Solution: Sanicom 2 Grey Water Lifting Station

SFA India specified the Sanicom 2, a compact commercial grey water lifting station designed precisely for environments where conventional drainage is not viable. The unit was installed neatly beneath the pantry counter, integrating directly into the existing under-counter plumbing to collect and pump grey water from the sink and connected pantry appliances to the available drainage line.

The Sanicom 2's compact profile made it the right fit for the limited under-counter space, allowing the installation to be completed without altering the surrounding cabinetry, tiles, or finished surfaces. No trenching, no core-cutting, and no disruption to the working office environment were required.

Its dual-pump configuration was essential for the demands of a busy office pantry. With the sink and appliances in constant use throughout the working day, the system needed to handle regular, sustained grey water inflow reliably. The two motors alternate during standard operation to distribute wear and extend service life, and both activate simultaneously when inflow increases, ensuring the pantry drainage performs without interruption during peak usage periods.

With installation complete, the pantry continued to function efficiently and maintained the professional aesthetic of the finished interior, with no evidence of the drainage work ever having taken place.

About the Sanicom 2

The Sanicom 2 is a high-performance dual-pump grey water lifting station designed for commercial and professional environments where space is limited and civil modification is not an option. Built to handle grey water from sinks, dishwashers, and connected appliances, the Sanicom 2 delivers reliable wastewater evacuation in demanding continuous-use applications.

Its dual-motor design provides both performance capacity and built-in operational redundancy. The motors alternate to manage wear over time, and in the event one motor requires servicing, the other continues to operate independently, maintaining drainage without interruption.

Key Benefits

• No civil modifications: Installs under existing counters without altering tiles, flooring, or cabinetry
• Dual-pump reliability: Motors alternate during regular use; both activate at peak inflow; one provides standby backup if servicing is required
• Compact footprint: Designed specifically for limited under-counter spaces in commercial and office environments
• Continuous-use performance: Dual-pump configuration handles sustained grey water inflow from multiple appliances throughout the working day
• Preserves finished interiors: Eliminates the need for floor trenching or tile breaking in completed, tiled spaces
• Versatile connectivity: Connects to sinks, dishwashers, and multiple countertop appliances from a single unit

Applications

The Sanicom 2 is the right specification wherever grey water drainage is required in a space that cannot accommodate conventional civil drainage work: office pantries and break rooms, commercial kitchens, staff canteens, hotel rooms, retail back-of-house areas, retrofit installations where finished interiors must be preserved, and any location where the drainage outlet sits above or at a distance from the wastewater source.

About SFA India

SFA India is part of the global SFA Group, with over six decades of expertise in pump solutions for residential, commercial, and institutional applications. As trusted pump manufacturers in India, SFA products are specified by MEP consultants, facilities managers, and contractors for sewage lifting, grey water drainage, and condensate management nationwide. The Sanicom 2 is manufactured to European quality standards and backed by SFA India's full technical support network.

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