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Sandbag Alternatives: Better Flood Protection for Doors and Doorways
Sandbags are slow, heavy and they seep. Here are the sandbag alternatives that actually keep water out of a UK home, from self-activating flood sacks to made...
Why Buy a Water Pump From a Pump Specialist?
The most popular water pump online is not necessarily the right pump for your application. We explain why pump selection should consider water depth, flow, h...
What is FPS Engineered™? How We Build Pumping Solutions Around the Use
FPS Engineered™ does not simply mean putting our name on a pump. It identifies products and solutions where our team has taken an active role in the specific...
Winter Flood Pump Checklist: Is Your Pump Ready for Heavy Rain?
A flood pump that has spent six months in a garage is not much use if you discover a blocked inlet, damaged hose or failed sensor when water is already comin...
Flood Pump Kit vs Pump Only: What Do You Actually Need for Flooding?
Buying a flood pump is only part of the job. We explain when a pump alone is enough, when a complete flood pump kit is the better choice, and why the hose an...
Best Pump for a Flooded Garage? Pumps, Drainage and Flood Protection Explained
A pump can be a very effective way to manage garage flooding, but it is not always the whole answer. The right solution depends on how much water arrives, wh...
Birmingham Flooding: What This Week’s Storms Show About Being Flood-Ready
Following serious flooding in Birmingham, we look at what happened, why intense rain after dry weather matters, and where a flood pump kit fits into home flo...
Two New Automatic Stream Puddle Pumps: Meet the SPP2-4A and SPK530A
Two new automatic puddle pumps have joined the Stream range: the compact Stream SPP2-4A for domestic and lighter-duty applications, and the heavy-duty Stream...
What Is a Compact Float Switch? A Guide to Automatic Pumps in Tight Spaces
A compact float switch is a small level switch built onto the pump body, so it can work automatically in narrow sumps and shallow water where a standard pend...
