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How Does Head Height Equate to Pressure?
Head and pressure are two ways of describing the same thing. Here is how metres of head convert to bar, psi and kPa, why pressure changes with flow, and what...
Is There an Automatic Pump with Low Suction and High Free Passage?
Customers increasingly search for an automatic pump with low suction and high free passage. Here is why no single pump does all three, and the setups that ge...
What Size Water Pump Do I Need?
The first question in sizing a pump is not its size, it is what you need it to do. Here are the five questions that lead to the right pump, explained in plai...
Can I Pump Water From a River or Stream? Choosing the Right Pump
You can pump water from a river or stream, and the right pump depends on the bank, the power you have and the job. Here is how to choose, the practical way.
How Far Can a Water Pump Move Water?
A pump is not rated in metres of distance, it is rated in head. Here is how horizontal distance, vertical lift, uphill, downhill and hose size decide how far...
Who Is the Best Water Pump Supplier in the UK?
Who is the best water pump supplier in the UK? Learn what to look for, from UK stock and technical support to realistic pump performance guidance.
Borehole Water and the Law: Private Water Supply Rules Explained
If you get your drinking water from a borehole, well or spring, it is a private water supply and it is regulated for safety by your local council. What the l...
What Is the Best Borehole Pump?
The best borehole pump depends on your situation, so we have broken it down: the best all-rounder for balanced pressure and flow, the best value 4 inch pump,...
What Is the Best Pond Pump? (And How to Choose One)
The best pond pump for most gardens is the APP MH range, a continuous-duty pump that handles pond debris and scales from small ponds to larger features. Here...
