Water pump advice and buying guides.

Field notes from the pump room: practical, engineer-led advice on choosing, installing, and maintaining pumps.

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 Simon Crowther · Updated Dec 2025
EVAK Residox 400 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 Simon Crowther · Updated Dec 2025
EVAK Trenchman agitator site drainage pump 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 Claire Sneddon · 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 Simon Crowther · Updated Dec 2025
Speroni WX(M)-A single-stage centrifugal 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 Simon Crowther · Updated Dec 2025
110V Submersible water pump with transformer Construction
Drainage

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.

By Simon Crowther · Updated Dec 2025
Speroni Cutty Sewage Pump Sewage
Sewage

When Do You Need a Sewage Pump? Types, Sizing and Regulations

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...

By Simon Crowther · Updated Nov 2025
Stream SPK530 puddle pump removing floodwater Flooding
puddle pumps

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.

By Claire Sneddon · Updated Nov 2025
Flooded garden Case Study
Flooding

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.

By Simon Crowther · Updated Nov 2025