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Field notes from the pump room: practical, engineer-led advice on choosing, installing, and maintaining pumps.
Sewage Pump, Cutter Pump or Grinder Pump: Which One Do You Need?
The difference between a sewage pump, a cutter pump and a grinder pump, what solids each can pass, and how to choose the right one for your system.
Case Study: Managing Garden Flooding Behind a Flood Wall with the EGO 500 GI
A real flood event: how a homeowner used the affordable EGO 500 GI submersible pump to clear water pooling behind a streamside flood wall and keep it away fr...
Why Two Pumps With the Same kW Rating Can Perform Very Differently
Two pumps with the same kW motor can move very different amounts of water. Here is why power rating is not performance, and what to compare instead.
How to Drain a Hot Tub Using a Puddle Water Pump: A Step-by-Step Guide
A simple step-by-step guide to draining a hot tub with a puddle pump, including which pump to use and how to set it up. From UK pump specialists.
Flood Surveys and Site Specific Advice | Flood & Water Pumps
Choosing the right flood pump can make a significant difference in protecting your property.
How to Find the Right Replacement Pump From an Old Data Plate
When a pump fails, the answers are usually on its data plate. Here is how to read it, the numbers that must match on a replacement, and what to do if the mod...
Case Study: Protecting a Doorway from Flooding with an APP RS32EA Automatic Pump
How a homeowner protected a low, flood-prone doorway with an APP RS32EA automatic puddle pump that activates at 50mm, clearing pooling water before it could ...
Automatic Water Pumps and the Different Switches
Whether you choose a pendant, tube, or sensor panel switch, the key is matching the right pump to the right environment.
Pond Pump Guide: How to Choose the Right Pump for Your Pond
A pond pump does more than move water. In a fish pond it keeps the water circulating and oxygenated so it stays clear and healthy. In a water feature it crea...
