Complete water pump kits built around the job, with the pump, hose, fittings and accessories already matched for you.
We use our experience specifying pumps to prepare a kit for common problems, matching the pump, hose, fittings and accessories to the task, so you can pick a kit to deal with flooding, site dewatering, pools, hot tubs, gardens or water transfer without working out hose sizes or compatible connections yourself.
Each pump kit starts with the job that needs doing. Whether that is clearing flood water, emptying a swimming pool, dewatering a building site, transferring water from a tank or watering a garden, we use our experience specifying pumps to work out what the complete setup needs to do.
We then match the pump to the application, select the right hose for how it will be used, and add the fittings, connections and accessories needed to bring everything together. The result is a practical, matched package rather than a pump and a collection of parts for you to figure out yourself.
Pick the kit for the problem you need to solve. We’ve already done the thinking behind it.
Every kit is our answer to a common problem. We have already worked out what solves it and put it in one place, so you can buy the solution rather than research the parts. Buying the pump on its own still makes sense if you have suitable hose and fittings, or you are replacing an existing pump.
We have specified pumps for these jobs for years. Each kit reflects that experience: the pump, hose, fittings and connections chosen to work together for the task, not simply bundled.
The cheapest or most convenient hose is not always the right hose. Reinforced hose suits steps, corners and thresholds; layflat is lightweight and packs down for longer runs. We choose the hose around how the pump will be used.
A pump arriving without the right hose tail, adaptor or clip is not much use when you need to move water. Our kits bring the main components together under one product, so you know what you are buying.
No comparing thread sizes, hose diameters and fittings across several product pages. Choose the application, choose any options such as hose length or voltage, and the rest is already matched.
The best way to buy a water pump depends on the job, but for a new installation or an urgent pumping problem, buying a complete pump kit is often the simplest option. A matched kit brings together the pump, suitable hose, fittings and connections, reducing the risk of discovering that something is missing or incompatible when you need to use it.
This can be particularly useful when dealing with flooding, basement water removal or other urgent situations, where getting water moving quickly matters. The same applies to site and trench dewatering, where having the pump, correctly sized hose and connections together means the equipment can be put to work without sourcing individual components.
For planned applications such as basement pumping and water transfer, a complete package also makes it easier to know that the main components have been selected to work together. If you already have suitable hoses and fittings, or you are replacing an existing pump, buying the pump separately may still be the better choice.
Buying the pump on its own is the right call when you already have suitable hose and fittings. If you are starting from scratch, the kit removes the compatibility guesswork.
| Pump on its own | Complete pump kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Pump | Included | Included |
| Hose | Selected separately | Included and selected for the job |
| Fittings | Ordered separately | Matched to the pump and hose |
| Compatibility | You need to check it | We have already checked it |
| Ordering | Several components | One complete setup |
| Best for | Replacements and existing systems | Starting with everything you need |
There is no single pump that is right for every application. The type of water, where it needs to go and how the pump will be used all affect the choice, which is why our kits are built around the job to be done, not simply pump sizes. Each group below is a use case we have prepared kits for.
For removing water from garages, cellars, basements, utility rooms, lightwells and other areas affected by flooding. Many of these kits use low-level or puddle pumps that can remove water down much further than a conventional submersible pump.
For occasional flooding you will be present to deal with, a manual pump may be all you need. Where water can arrive while nobody is there, an automatic pump is usually the better choice.
For construction sites, excavations, trenches, foundations and general dirty-water pumping. These applications normally need tougher pumps capable of coping with grit and debris, together with hose that is easy to deploy and withstands repeated use.
A useful option where there is no convenient mains electricity. Petrol pumps sit outside the water and draw it through a suction hose, so the setup needs more than just the pump. The suction hose must be reinforced so it does not collapse, a strainer helps protect the pump, and a suitable delivery hose is needed on the discharge side.
Our petrol kits bring those components together as a complete pumping setup.
For emptying swimming pools, hot tubs, spas and other relatively clean-water applications. Using a pump can be considerably quicker than relying on the built-in drain, while low-level pumps can also leave much less water behind at the bottom.
For moving stored water or using water from tanks, wells and rainwater systems. These applications often need more than high flow alone. Where water is being used for irrigation or sprinklers, the pressure available from the pump also matters.
Our kits are matched around the intended application, whether that is straightforward water transfer or supplying water for garden use.
Some jobs need something more specific. This includes pumps for narrow sump chambers, silty water, ponds, water features and other situations where a conventional general-purpose pump may not be the best fit. These kits bring together equipment chosen around the particular limitation or application.
Many of our pump kits form part of the FPS Engineered™ range. FPS Engineered™ is our designation for products and combinations that we have selected, specified or developed around the way they will actually be used.
That distinction matters. A kit is not simply a pump with whichever hose happened to be convenient to bundle with it. We consider the pump, hose diameter, hose type, fittings and application as a complete setup.
You should be able to choose the solution for the job you need to do, without first having to become an expert in pumps, hose and fittings.
For most applications, you can narrow the choice down with three questions.
Clean water, flood water, dirty water and silty water can require very different pumps. A puddle pump that is excellent at removing shallow water from a garage floor would not be right for a muddy construction trench.
Start with what is actually in the water.
Manual pumps run when you switch them on, ideal for supervised jobs such as draining a pool or clearing flood water while you are present.
Automatic pumps start and stop as the water level changes, better for recurring ingress or where the pump may need to run while nobody is there.
The maximum flow printed on a pump is not necessarily the flow you will see at the end of the hose. Vertical lift, hose length and hose diameter all affect performance.
Choosing a kit designed for the job handles much of this. For an unusually long or uphill run, check the duty before you order.
A common mistake when buying a pump separately is concentrating on the pump and treating the hose as an afterthought. The two work as a system.
Using unnecessarily narrow hose increases resistance and can significantly reduce the flow from a powerful pump. Hose that is unsuitable for the route can also kink, collapse or simply make the pump awkward to use. That is why our kits match the hose to both the pump and the application.
If you need additional distance, we also supply pump hose, couplings and hose extension options separately.
A water pump is best bought from a specialist supplier that understands the application, rather than selecting a pump on maximum flow rate alone. The type of water being pumped, required lift, discharge distance, hose diameter, solids handling and whether automatic operation is required can all affect which pump and accessories are suitable.
Flood & Water Pumps is part of the FPS Group, and we have supplied water pumps and flood equipment from Nottinghamshire since 2012. Our range covers domestic, commercial and professional applications, with pumps from established manufacturers including Tsurumi, Honda, APP, EVAK, DAB and Stream.
More importantly, we approach pump selection from the application first. If a straightforward kit will do the job, we will help you find it. If the lift, distance, water conditions or installation make the application more complicated, our Engineering Review can establish what is actually required. That same practical approach is behind the FPS Engineered™ range.
Each kit is built around a common job. Before you order, check three things on the kit's product page:
If your run is longer than the kit's hose, add a length with a quick-release connector set, or check the duty with the Water Pump Performance Calculator. Still not sure which kit? Use the Pump Finder.
The exact contents vary between kits, but they typically include the pump together with the hose, fittings and connections required for the intended application. Each product page lists exactly what is supplied.
The main advantage is compatibility and convenience. You do not need to work out the correct hose bore, fittings and connections individually, because we have already matched them for the job.
Yes. Most pumps used in our kits are also available separately across our pump range. Buying the pump alone can be the better option if you already have suitable hose and fittings.
For shallow flood water inside a building, a low-level or puddle pump kit is normally a good starting point. If you will be present when it runs, a manual kit may be sufficient. For recurring flooding where nobody may be present, consider an automatic option. See our pumps for cellar flooding and flood control ranges.
Some can. Pumps differ considerably in the size and type of solids they can handle, so choose a kit designed for dirty water or dewatering where grit, leaves, mud or debris may be present.
Usually, yes. Additional hose and extension options are available for many pumps. Longer hose increases resistance and can reduce flow, particularly with smaller hose diameters, so very long runs may need checking.
Selected trade and construction pump kits are available in 110V as well as 230V. The available voltage options are shown on the individual product page.
Start with the Pump Finder, which narrows the options in a few questions. For product questions, call 0115 987 0358 (Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00). If a permanent installation needs its requirements worked out, that is a paid Engineering Review.
