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Field notes from the pump room: practical, engineer-led advice on choosing, installing, and maintaining pumps.
Pump Curves Explained: How to Understand Flow Rate and Head
Our founder Simon Crowther filmed a short YouTube video, "How to Read a Pump Curve", back in 2023. Two years on it has amassed a significant 33,000 views, so...
Stream SPK530 Puddle Pump Featured on the Floodmobile
At FloodandWaterPumps.co.uk we are proud to support the Floodmobile project and even prouder to see the Stream SPK530 Puddle Pump featured onboard.
Pump Solids Handling Explained: 5mm, 10mm, 35mm and Free Passage
Solids handling decides whether a pump clears the job or clogs solid. Here is what free passage means, what the numbers tell you, and how to match a pump to ...
How Hose Length and Diameter Change Pump Performance
Why a longer or narrower hose quietly costs you flow, what size hose to use for your pump, and how to work out the friction loss before you buy.
How Do I Aerate a Pond With a Pump?
How to aerate and oxygenate a pond using a water pump, why oxygen crashes in hot weather, and which pumps do it best. Engineer-led advice from UK pump specia...
The Best Swimming Pool Pumps in the UK
The best swimming pool pump depends on your pool size, pipework and whether you run chlorine or salt. Here are our top picks by use case, chosen by engineers...
Sewage Pump vs Sump Pump: What Is the Difference?
Sewage pump or sump pump? They sound similar but do different jobs. What each one handles, where it goes, and how to choose the right one.
Tsurumi LSC vs Tsurumi LB: Puddle Sucker or Site Drainage Pump?
Two popular Tsurumi pumps, built for two different jobs. Here is how the LSC puddle sucker and the LB site drainage pump differ, and which one suits your sit...
High Flow vs High Head Pumps: What Is the Difference?
High flow and high head pull in opposite directions, and no pump maxes out both. Here is what each term means and how to choose the right pump for your job.
