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Field notes from the pump room: practical, engineer-led advice on choosing, installing, and maintaining pumps.
Avoiding Common Sump Pump Mistakes (We See These a Lot)
If it’s a critical part of your flood resilience setup, treat it like any other critical bit of kit:accessible, serviceable, protected, and backed‑up.
From Call to Correct Pump: The Questions We Ask (and Why They Matter)
Getting the wrong water pump is a costly mistake. These are the key questions we ask to make sure yours works when it matters.
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...
Why is the Tsurumi LSC1.4S Puddle Sucker so Popular?
If you work in construction, utilities, tool hire or flood response, the Tsurumi LSC1.4S is a pump you will almost certainly have come across.
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.
Using an EVAK Residox Puddle Pump Behind a Flood Barrier
The EVAK Residox is an excellent choice for flood risk management where low-level water needs to be controlled.
Case Study: Pumping Water from Foundations
A local contractor contacted us partway through a project where they were trying to dewater a set of foundations,
Type C Cavity Drainage Explained
If you'd like it to lean harder on the commercial angle, an alternative meta description: "Type C cavity drainage relies on a sump pump to keep a basement dr...
Self-Priming, Peripheral and Jet Pumps Explained
What self-priming, peripheral and jet pumps actually do, where each fits for pressure and water transfer, and how to choose the right surface pump.
