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When and How to Replace Your Swimming Pool Pump | FPS

A failed pool pump needs replacing fast, but fitting the same model again can repeat the original mistake. Here is how to spot the warning signs, decide betw...

By FPS Group · Updated Jun 2026
Pool Pump Running Costs, and How to Reduce Them Swimming Pool Pumps
Swimming Pool Pumps

Pool Pump Running Costs, and How to Reduce Them

The pump is usually the biggest energy user on a pool. How to work out what yours costs, why right-sizing and run time matter more than any single feature, a...

By FPS Group · Updated May 2026
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Swimming Pool Pumps

Understanding the Plastica Range of Swimming Pool Pumps

A practical guide to the Plastica swimming pool pump range, explaining flow rates, pump types, and how to choose the right option.

By FPS Group · Updated Feb 2026
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Swimming Pool Pumps

How to Choose a Swimming Pool Pump in 5 Easy Steps

Size a swimming pool pump the right way. A simple 5-step method using pool volume, the 8-hour turnover rule and flow rate, from UK pump specialists.

By FPS Group · Updated Aug 2017