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Plastica AV50-2DN Swimming Pool Pumps
Swimming Pool Pumps

The Plastica Argonaut AV Range: Single vs Three Phase

The Argonaut is the top of the Plastica range, built for larger and commercial pools. Here is what each model in the AV range delivers, and how to choose bet...

By FPS Group · Updated Apr 2026
Man holding APP TPS Green Pond Pump next to a pond with wildlife and planting Pond
Pond

Replacing a Pond Pump: How to Choose the Right One

Replacing a pond pump? Start with how long the old one lasted. Why matching the data plate spec matters more than brand, and why a 24/7 pump should sit mid-c...

By FPS Group · Updated Mar 2026
Shipping Water Pumps to Jersey & the Republic of Ireland Case Study
Flooding

Shipping Water Pumps to Jersey & the Republic of Ireland

Need water pumps delivered to Jersey (Channel Islands), the Republic of Ireland, or Northern Ireland? We can supply and ship a wide range of pumps with typi...

By FPS Group · Updated Mar 2026
APP Floating Tree Fountain pump in action creating a display in a lake Pond
Pond

What Is the Best Pump for a Large Pond Fountain?

For a lake or large pond fountain with instant impact, a floating fountain pump is almost always the right answer. The APP Floating Tree by APP Pumps is our ...

By FPS Group · Updated Mar 2026
Community Flood Day with Engine Driven Water Pump Case Study
Flooding

Creating a Community Flood Store: Equipment and Water Pumps

Practical guide to creating a community flood store, based on our Cranfield study of 120 Flood Groups. See what equipment groups actually hold and why it im...

By FPS Group · Updated Mar 2026
Image showing river and river banks Case Study
Construction

Case Study: How a Packaged Pump Station Supported a Flood Risk Assessment in Cornwall

What is a packaged pump station and when are they used? This article explains how pump systems can form part of a wider flood resilience strategy, using a re...

By FPS Group · Updated Mar 2026
Tsurumi LB480 pump with man Drainage
Drainage

Understanding the Tsurumi LB Range: LB-480, LB-800 and LB-1500 Compared

Tsurumi LB-480, LB-800 and LB-1500 site pumps compared on flow, head, weight, power and price, and how to choose the right contractor pump for your job.

By FPS Group · Updated Mar 2026
Man stood next to sump pump chamber assessing suitability Construction
Construction

A Practical Pump Selection Case Study for Homeowners, Builders and Architects

What started as a routine pump enquiry became a bespoke engineering review. This real project shows the difference between buying a pump and designing a pump...

By FPS Group · Updated Mar 2026
What is a Sump Pump and How Do You Install One? Construction
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What is a Sump Pump and How Do You Install One?

A sump pump is an automatic water pump installed in a chamber at the lowest point of a property to collect and remove water when levels rise. Used for flood ...

By FPS Group · Updated Feb 2026