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Field notes from the pump room: practical, engineer-led advice on choosing, installing, and maintaining pumps.
110V vs 230V Pumps: Which Do You Need on Site?
110V or 230V pump for your site? The UK construction rules, why 110V is the site standard, and how to choose one for drainage and dewatering.
Your Ultimate Guide to Sewage Pumps
Sewage pumps are used when gravity drainage is not viable. In most situations wastewater is designed and piped to flow downhill on its own, to the nearest ma...
Flood Pumps: The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Pump
Discover the best flood pumps for every budget, from portable puddle pumps to automatic sump systems. Compare features, performance and expert recommendations.
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.
Welcome to Flood & Water Pumps: A Look Behind the Scenes
Flood and Water Pumps is a UK-based specialist supplier of flood pumps, water pumps and pumping equipment, backed by real-world engineering expertise and on-...
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 ...
Sump Pumps and Property Flood Resilience
With flood risk a growing problem in the UK, Property Flood Resilience (PFR) is a term that has been coined to describe ways of managing flood risk at a prop...
Layflat Hose vs Suction Delivery Hose for Flood Pumps: Pros and Cons
We’re often asked which hose is best to use with a water pump, and the reality is the two main styles, Layflat Hose and Suction Delivery Hose, both have thei...
Installing a Sump Pump for Surface Water Flooding - Real Case Study
In amongst glossy photos and comparisons online, we wanted to show a real world example of how water pumps can make all the difference. For the full backgrou...
