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Flooded Basement Pictured with automatic water pump and hose Construction
Flooding

Best Automatic Water Pump for a Flooded Basement

The best automatic basement pump isn’t necessarily the biggest – it’s the one that works with how the property actually floods. This guide explains the cause...

By FPS Group · Updated Feb 2026
Pump Engineer holding Plastica AV Swimming Pool Pump with FPS Group Jacket on for Flood and Water Pumps Swimming Pool Pumps
Swimming Pool Pumps

Understanding the Plastica Range of Swimming Pool Pumps

A practical guide to the Plastica swimming pool pump range, explaining flow rates, pump types, and how to choose the right option.

By FPS Group · Updated Feb 2026
When Pump “Advice” Becomes Engineering Responsibility Construction
Pumps

When Pump “Advice” Becomes Engineering Responsibility

Pump advice becomes engineering design when site-specific calculations are required. Knowing where that line sits protects the customer.

By FPS Group · Updated Feb 2026
Red puddle pump pictured with flood water and man in wellies Flooding
puddle pumps

The 3 Main Types of Flood Pumps (And How to Choose the Right One)

Choosing the right type of flood pump is one of the biggest differences between a dry home and a very stressful insurance claim.

By FPS Group · Updated Jan 2026
AMA Drainer 301 Submersible Pump pictured in flood water with float arm and hose attached Construction
Flooding

Why the AMA Drainer 301 Is One of the Most Popular Water Pumps

Why the AMA Drainer 301 is one of the most popular automatic drainage pumps: its arm float, integrated non-return valve and reliability in tight sumps, plus ...

By FPS Group · Updated Jan 2026
Tsurumi HS Pump pictured with operative from Flood Protection Solutions Flooding
Flooding

Why Flood Barriers Still Need Water Pumps

In property-level protection schemes, barriers may seal doors and openings, but water can still enter through walls, floors, and service routes. Measures lik...

By FPS Group · Updated Jan 2026
Ego 500 SELS water pump pictured in warehouse

Adjusting the Sensors on the EGO 500 SELS Automatic Pump

The EGO 500 SELS is an automatic puddle pump that uses electronic water-sensing probes rather than a traditional float switch.

By FPS Group · Updated Jan 2026
Image showing incorrect pipework fitted to a water pump

Avoiding Common Sump Pump Mistakes (We See These a Lot)

If it’s a critical part of your flood resilience setup, treat it like any other critical bit of kit:accessible, serviceable, protected, and backed‑up.

By FPS Group · Updated Jan 2026
Customer collecting water pump, being handed over from lady

From Call to Correct Pump: The Questions We Ask (and Why They Matter)

Getting the wrong water pump is a costly mistake. These are the key questions we ask to make sure yours works when it matters.

By FPS Group · Updated Jan 2026