[Case study - 41] Basement Kitchen Drainage Solution for a High-End Restaurant in District 3

In high-end restaurants, the kitchen is the “heart” of daily operations. Locating the kitchen in the basement helps optimize guest areas, but it also creates significant drainage challenges. A premium restaurant in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City faced this exact issue—here’s how SFA Pumps delivered an effective solution.

Key Highlights

• Context: A high-end restaurant kitchen is located in the basement.
• Challenge: A 3-meter elevation difference makes gravity drainage impossible.
• Solution: Install the Sanicom 1 lifting station in the basement kitchen.
• Result: Stable drainage, fast installation, and no floor breaking.

Problem

A five-story building was renovated into a high-end restaurant, with the basement designed as a multifunctional main kitchen serving all food preparation activities.

During implementation, the investor and contractor encountered major challenges:

• The kitchen drainage level is more than 3 meters lower than the collection tank before wastewater flows naturally into the public sewer system.
• Gravity drainage is not possible due to the negative elevation difference.
• Floor breaking or structural modification is not suitable, as it would impact schedule, cost, and restaurant operations.

Meanwhile, the kitchen required a drainage system that:

• Operates continuously and reliably at high frequency
• Is suitable for restaurant kitchen wastewater
• Allows fast installation without disrupting construction progress

Solution

After on-site assessment, the technical team selected the Sanigrey solution – Sanicom 1, a wastewater lifting station designed specifically for commercial and restaurant environments.

With its compact, refined design, Sanicom 1 is installed directly in the basement kitchen, connected to kitchen equipment to automatically collect and transfer all wastewater to the upper collection tank, before it flows naturally into the infrastructure system.

This solution enables:

• Continuous collection of wastewater generated in the kitchen
• Stable pumping over a 3-meter elevation difference
• No floor breaking or changes to the basement structure
   

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Key Advantages of the Sanicom 1 Lifting Station

• Compact, refined design that fits easily within kitchen spaces
• Automatic wastewater collection and transfer, suitable for high-frequency operation
• Floor-mounted installation with no complex construction required
• Stable operation and easy maintenance, optimized for restaurants and hotels
• A commercial-grade solution that meets demanding operational requirements

Results

Thanks to Sanicom 1, the basement kitchen of the high-end restaurant in District 3 achieved:

• On-time completion of the drainage system
• Stable operation for a multifunctional main kitchen
• No additional costs for floor breaking or structural renovation
• Reliable performance for continuous, high-demand restaurant use

The solution gave the investor confidence to open the restaurant on schedule while optimizing space and ensuring long-term operational efficiency.

Conclusion

Sanicom 1 is an ideal solution for restaurant kitchens, hotels, and commercial facilities located in basements or areas below the natural drainage level. With powerful wastewater collection and transfer, compact installation, and stable operation, Sanicom 1 enables F&B projects to move forward quickly without being limited by drainage conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which kitchen equipment can Sanicom 1 collect wastewater from?

Sanicom 1 can collect wastewater from kitchen sinks, wash basins, dishwashers, preparation areas, and other equipment that generates wastewater in the kitchen. It is designed specifically for commercial restaurant kitchens with high and continuous usage.

2. Does installing Sanicom 1 require floor breaking or structural changes to the basement?

No. Sanicom 1 is installed directly on the basement floor and does not require floor breaking or structural modification. This shortens installation time, reduces costs, and avoids disruption to restaurant operations.

3. Is Sanicom 1 easy to maintain and clean?

Yes. Sanicom 1 features an easy-access design that simplifies inspection, routine maintenance, and cleaning—an essential advantage for high-intensity restaurant kitchen environments.

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