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Camlock Fittings Explained: Which Cam Coupling Part Do You Need?
Camlocks join hoses in seconds with no tools, but the Part A, C, D and E naming stops most people ordering the right one. Here is what each letter means, whi...
How Do You Pump Water 8km? New Forest Fire Explained
Fire crews pumped water 8km from Hightown Lake to the New Forest fire. We look at the engineering behind it, and what it teaches anyone choosing a pump and h...
Cellar Flooding: How to Choose the Right Cellar Pump (UK Guide)
A practical UK guide to cellar pumps, covering portable pumps for flooded cellars, permanent sump pump systems for recurring groundwater, and the key feature...
Anti-Flood Air Bricks: How They Work, Whether You Need Them, and Where They Fit in a Flood-Resilient Home
Air bricks are one of the most overlooked ways flood water gets into a home. Here's how anti-flood air bricks work, whether your property needs them, and how...
Why Does My Puddle Pump Seem to Stop Working in Shallow Water?
Water flowing back through your puddle pump at low levels is not a fault. Here is what is actually happening, and the simple fitting that stops it.
Why Do Fish Die in Hot Weather? Dissolved Oxygen and Pond Aeration
Why fish die in hot weather as dissolved oxygen falls, the warning signs, the emergency number to call, and how aeration and pond circulation prevent it.
Can I Reduce the Hose Size on My Pump?
A question we were asked today. The simple answer is no, but the real answer depends on where your job sits on the pump's curve, and sometimes adding frictio...
Drainage Pipe Falls and Gradients: What the Regulations Require
How much fall does a drainage pipe need? The required gradient depends on the pipe size, what it carries and the flow. Here are the figures, and what to do w...
Best Plants for Flood-Prone Gardens: Planting, Drainage and Pumps
Some gardens flood again and again. Choosing flood-resistant plants and designing for water, with raised beds, bog gardens and the right drainage, keeps a we...
