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Installing a Packaged Pump Station for Flood Control

An example of how a packaged pump station can automatically manage flood water where manual pumping is impractical.

By FPS Group · Updated Dec 2025
Your Ultimate Guide to Flood Pumps Flooding
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Your Ultimate Guide to Flood Pumps

Discover the best flood pumps for every budget, from portable puddle pumps to automatic sump systems. Compare features, performance and expert recommendations.

By FPS Group · Updated Nov 2025
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APP HD-15 Water Pump: Installing an APP HD-15 Sump Pump

How an APP HD-15 high-flow sump pump was installed as a high-level overflow behind a flood wall, and why engineering knowledge matters when choosing a pump.

By FPS Group · Updated Nov 2025
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Common Water Pumping Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Most pumping mistakes are surprisingly easy to avoid once you understand what is really going on. The truth is, pumps follow the same basic rules of physics ...

By FPS Group · Updated Oct 2025
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How to Drain a Hot Tub Using a Puddle Water Pump: A Step-by-Step Guide

A simple step-by-step guide to draining a hot tub with a puddle pump, including which pump to use and how to set it up. From UK pump specialists.

By FPS Group · Updated Aug 2024
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Automatic Water Pumps and the Different Switches

Whether you choose a pendant, tube, or sensor panel switch, the key is matching the right pump to the right environment.

By FPS Group · Updated Jan 2024
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Pond Pump Guide: How to Choose the Right Pump for Your Pond

A pond pump does more than move water. In a fish pond it keeps the water circulating and oxygenated so it stays clear and healthy. In a water feature it crea...

By James Hannigan · Updated Jan 2024
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What Is a Puddle Pump and Why You Might Need One

Puddle Pumps are a hidden gem in the water pump world. Although they are fantastic products it appears that there is little knowledge of how they work and th...

By FPS Group · Updated Dec 2023
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Case Study: Sump Pump Installation to Manage Floodwater at a Riverside Property

A real-world case study: how a packaged sump pump chamber with a high-level overflow protected a riverside property in Shropshire from backflow and s...

By FPS Group · Updated Jul 2021