High voltage cable tunnel Grindex new series of dewatering pumps are designed to last three times longer in abrasive applications compared to previous pump generations. In this case study from Sweden, they are up for a tough test. One of the critical factors for the building of 3,000 new homes within a few years are the seven submersible dewatering pumps from Grindex installed deep in the bedrock below south Stockholm. These are keeping the "Skanstull-Solberga" high voltage cable tunnel dry. -"We are working with five parallel fronts at the moment, this enabling us to maintain a pace of around 80 to 100 metres per week", explains Peter Ahlgren at the construction company Oden Anläggningsentreprenad. Peter is the blasting supervisor for the new high voltage cable tunnel. Room for more re

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