Submersible drainage

Drainage Pumps

A drainage pump is a submersible pump that removes accumulated water from a defined area, such as a basement, garage, flat roof, garden or work site. It is a general term covering several specific types, from shallow puddle pumps and automatic sump pumps to heavy-duty site drainage pumps. This page groups our most popular drainage pumps by job and links through to the full range in each category. The right choice comes down to how dirty the water is, how low you need to pump, and whether it should run automatically. Not sure? The Pump Finder narrows it down in three questions, and the submersible pumps category compares each type in depth.

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Drainage by job · 01

Garden & outdoor drainage

For clearing flooded patios, lawns, flat roofs and outbuildings, from clean to lightly dirty water at low level. Drop-and-go pumps that need no chamber or groundworks.

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Flood Protection Solutions 5.0

EGO 500 SE LS Automatic Puddle Pump | Adjustable Electronic Sensors

  • The fully automatic EGO 500, draws water down to 1mm without manual intervention
  • Adjustable electronic sensors replace the mechanical float
  • Set start level anywhere from 125mm down to 15mm
  • Set stop level down to 3-5mm with run-on for 1mm pumping
  • Supplied with non-return valve
£309.00 £257.50 (Exc VAT)
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Drainage by job · 02

Basement, cellar & home drainage

Automatic, unattended removal of water that collects in a basement, cellar, garage or lift pit. Float-switched, so they run only when water is present. For dedicated cellar drainage, see our cellar flooding pumps.

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Flood Protection Solutions 5.0

EGO 500 GI Submersible Puddle Pump | Dual Manual & Automatic

  • The original EGO 500 with 9mm solids handling for debris-laden water
  • Dual manual or automatic operation via float switch
  • Auto mode starts at 130mm, stops at 70mm
  • Manual mode pumps down to 10mm
  • 230v 3 Pin Domestic Plug
£215.00 £179.17 (Exc VAT)
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Drainage by job · 03

Site, construction and dewatering

Robust submersibles for trenches, excavations and dirty, silty site water, built for continuous duty in harsh conditions.

See the full dewatering range
Drainage by job · 04

High-volume & large-area drainage

When you need to move a lot of water fast: large areas, lakes, ponds or major flood response. For off-grid power, see engine-driven pumps.

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Drainage by job · 05

Best value & budget drainage

Reliable drainage on a budget: our own-brand Stream range gives proper performance for less than a generic DIY-store pump.

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Flood Protection Solutions 5.0

EGO 500 GI Submersible Puddle Pump | Dual Manual & Automatic

  • The original EGO 500 with 9mm solids handling for debris-laden water
  • Dual manual or automatic operation via float switch
  • Auto mode starts at 130mm, stops at 70mm
  • Manual mode pumps down to 10mm
  • 230v 3 Pin Domestic Plug
£215.00 £179.17 (Exc VAT)
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Still deciding?

Which type of pump do I need?

A quick guide so you land on the right category first time, rather than buying the wrong pump twice. Each route below opens the full collection for that job.

Match the job to the pump

Still unsure? Use the Pump Finder or call 0115 987 0358.

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Not sure which drainage pump you need?

Tell us how much water, how dirty it is, and how low you need to pump, and our engineers will point you at the right model from stock. Most stocked pumps ship the same working day on orders placed before 2pm.