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Field notes from the pump room: practical, engineer-led advice on choosing, installing, and maintaining pumps.
What Are Sump Pumps Used For? Sump Pump Applications Beyond Flooding
A sump pump is not just for flooding. From groundwater and basement waterproofing to pool plant rooms, lift pits, construction sites and industrial process w...
Surface Pump vs Submersible Pump: Which One Do You Need?
Surface or submersible? The right choice depends on where your water is and what you are doing with it. A clear UK guide to suction lift, transfer, boosting ...
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...
Case Study: How a Packaged Pump Station Supported a Flood Risk Assessment in Cornwall
What is a packaged pump station and when are they used? This article explains how pump systems can form part of a wider flood resilience strategy, using a re...
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 ...
When Pump “Advice” Becomes Engineering Responsibility
Pump advice becomes engineering design when site-specific calculations are required. Knowing where that line sits protects the customer.
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.
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 ...
What Is a Sub Pump? Submersible Pumps for Site Drainage and Dewatering
The term “sub pump” is fundamentally short for Submersible Pump, meaning a submersible water pump. The term though is mostly used as a slang term in construc...
