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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.

By FPS Group · Updated Jan 2026
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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.

By FPS Group · Updated Jan 2026
110V Water Pump Pumps
Pumps

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...

By FPS Group · Updated Dec 2025
Tsurumi LSC puddle pumps
puddle pumps

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.

By FPS Group · Updated Dec 2025
AMA Drainer 301 Water Pump Pumps
Pumps

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
Puddle Pump Case Study
Flooding

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.

By FPS Group · Updated Dec 2025
Evak Trenchman Case Study
Construction

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,

By FPS Group · Updated Dec 2025
AMA Drainer 301 with Type C Cavity Waterproofing membrane Drainage
Technical Guidance

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...

By FPS Group · Updated Dec 2025
Speroni Surface Pump Technical Guidance
Technical Guidance

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.

By FPS Group · Updated Dec 2025