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What Is a Sub Pump? Submersible Pumps for Site Drainage and Dewatering
The term “sub pump” is fundamentally short for Submersible Pump, meaning a submersible water pump. The term though is mostly used as a slang term in construc...
Why is the Tsurumi LSC1.4S Puddle Sucker so Popular?
If you work in construction, utilities, tool hire or flood response, the Tsurumi LSC1.4S is a pump you will almost certainly have come across.
Installing a Packaged Pump Station for Flood Control
An example of how a packaged pump station can automatically manage flood water where manual pumping is impractical.
Using an EVAK Residox Puddle Pump Behind a Flood Barrier
The EVAK Residox is an excellent choice for flood risk management where low-level water needs to be controlled.
Case Study: Pumping Water from Foundations
A local contractor contacted us partway through a project where they were trying to dewater a set of foundations,
Type C Cavity Drainage Explained
If you'd like it to lean harder on the commercial angle, an alternative meta description: "Type C cavity drainage relies on a sump pump to keep a basement dr...
Self-Priming, Peripheral and Jet Pumps Explained
What self-priming, peripheral and jet pumps actually do, where each fits for pressure and water transfer, and how to choose the right surface pump.
110V vs 230V Pumps: Which Do You Need on Site?
110V or 230V pump for your site? The UK construction rules, why 110V is the site standard, and how to choose one for drainage and dewatering.
Your Ultimate Guide to Sewage Pumps
Sewage pumps are used when gravity drainage is not viable. In most situations wastewater is designed and piped to flow downhill on its own, to the nearest ma...
