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Evak Residox Automatic puddle Pump Flooding
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How to Pump Water Away Automatically at Floor Level

How a floor-level sensor clears standing water automatically, far lower than a float switch can reach. Featuring the EVAK Residox 400 and 750 Automatic, 230V.

By FPS Group · Updated Jun 2026
Top 5 Puddle Pumps for Flood and Dewatering Construction
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Top 5 Puddle Pumps for Flood and Dewatering

When floodwater is sitting on your floor or a building site is pooling rainwater, a standard submersible pump can leave an inch or more of water behind. A pu...

By FPS Group · Updated May 2026
Simon Crowther on BBC Flooding
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As seen on BBC Rip Off Britain | Flood Expertise

Our founder Simon Crowther appeared as Flood Risk Advisor on BBC Rip Off Britain. With UK flood risk up 43%, see our expert pump range for surface water.  

By FPS Group · Updated May 2026
Shipping Water Pumps to Jersey & the Republic of Ireland Flooding
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Shipping Water Pumps to Jersey & the Republic of Ireland

Need water pumps delivered to Jersey (Channel Islands), the Republic of Ireland, or Northern Ireland? We can supply and ship a wide range of pumps with typi...

By FPS Group · Updated Mar 2026
Community Flood Day with Engine Driven Water Pump Flooding
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Creating a Community Flood Store: Equipment and Water Pumps

Practical guide to creating a community flood store, based on our Cranfield study of 120 Flood Groups. See what equipment groups actually hold and why it im...

By FPS Group · Updated Mar 2026
What is a Sump Pump and How Do You Install One? Construction
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What is a Sump Pump and How Do You Install One?

A sump pump is an automatic water pump installed in a chamber at the lowest point of a property to collect and remove water when levels rise. Used for flood ...

By FPS Group · Updated Feb 2026
Flooded Basement Pictured with automatic water pump and hose Construction
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Best Automatic Water Pump for a Flooded Basement

The best automatic basement pump isn’t necessarily the biggest – it’s the one that works with how the property actually floods. This guide explains the cause...

By FPS Group · Updated Feb 2026
Red puddle pump pictured with flood water and man in wellies Flooding
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The 3 Main Types of Flood Pumps (And How to Choose the Right One)

Choosing the right type of flood pump is one of the biggest differences between a dry home and a very stressful insurance claim.

By FPS Group · Updated Jan 2026
AMA Drainer 301 Submersible Pump pictured in flood water with float arm and hose attached Construction
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Why the AMA Drainer 301 Is One of the Most Popular Water Pumps

Why the AMA Drainer 301 is one of the most popular automatic drainage pumps: its arm float, integrated non-return valve and reliability in tight sumps, plus ...

By FPS Group · Updated Jan 2026