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Field notes from the pump room: practical, engineer-led advice on choosing, installing, and maintaining pumps.
The Engineering Behind a Reliable Pump Installation
The principles that keep a water company's pumping station running reliably apply just as much to a single pump at home. Here are the few that matter most, a...
As seen on BBC Rip Off Britain | Flood Expertise
Our founder Simon Crowther appeared as Flood Risk Advisor on BBC Rip Off Britain. With UK flood risk up 43%, see our expert pump range for surface water.
What Water Pump Can I Use Without Mains Electricity?
No mains electricity does not mean no pump. Here are the options by scenario, from a flooded cellar to watering a field, and the safety rules that matter most.
Pool Pump Running Costs, and How to Reduce Them
The pump is usually the biggest energy user on a pool. How to work out what yours costs, why right-sizing and run time matter more than any single feature, a...
Sewage Pumps and Building Regulations: Approved Document H Explained
In practice, the regulations point you toward a few decisions. Choose a pump or station specified for sewage, not for clean or grey water. Size the chamber a...
How to Choose a Well or Borehole Pump: UK Buying Guide
Borehole pumps are commonly used for irrigation, from watering gardens and lawns through to larger-scale agricultural and commercial applications. If you're ...
Why Is My Pond Pump Not Pumping or Losing Flow?
Pond pump not pumping or lost flow? An engineer's checklist: right pump, blockages, free passage, water level, leaks, airlocks and power, with what to check ...
Case Study: The Tsurumi LSC1.4S Automatic, From Flooded Rooms to Lift Shafts
Real installations of the sensor-controlled Tsurumi LSC1.4S Automatic pump, removing water automatically down to 1mm in flooded rooms, basements, lift shafts...
Mary Long-Dhonau's Property Flood Resilience Guide: Where Pumps Fit In
Mary Long-Dhonau OBE, known as Flood Mary, gathers real stories of living with flooding in her 2026 Property Flood Resilience Guide. Here is what it teaches,...
