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Water pumps
Water pumps.
A water pump moves water from one place to another, whether you're clearing a flooded basement, lifting water from a well, draining a building site or transferring water across a field. The right pump comes down to three things: where the water is, where it needs to go, and what's in it. Since 2012 we've supplied the full range of water pumps for home, trade and industry, hand-picked from Tsurumi, Honda, EVAK, Speroni and more, and dispatched nationwide from our Nottingham warehouse. The sections below explain how each type works, bring in example pumps from each range, and let you order in a couple of clicks. Most stocked pumps ship same-day on orders before 2pm.
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Flooding & drainage.
Basements, cellars, building sites.
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Sewage & wastewater.
Foul water, septic systems.
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Swimming pool pumps.
Circulation and filtration.
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Garden & irrigation.
Wells, tanks, water butts.
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Water transfer.
Tanks, rivers, supply.
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Emergency response.
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Pump type · 01
Submersible pumps.
Submersible pumps are the most widely used type of water pump, designed to operate fully submerged in the liquid they're pumping. Because the pump sits in the water, only a discharge pipe is required and there's no need to prime it, so it can begin pumping immediately. The motor is sealed and close-coupled to the pumping chamber for safe operation. Our range covers clean water, dirty water, high-flow and high-head models in 12V, 24V, 110V, 230V and 400V, for everything from drainage and flood response to wastewater handling. It's the largest and most versatile category we stock.
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Pump type · 02
Puddle pumps.
Puddle pumps are a special type of submersible pump that can pump to very low levels of water, in some cases down to just 1mm, without the pump overheating or becoming damaged. A standard submersible pump is water-cooled and can't pump to low levels, so puddle pumps remove the need to dig a chamber. They're ideal for draining flat surfaces, dealing with seepage and responding to flooding quickly, which is why they're a firm favourite for flood clearance. They come in manual versions, controlled by an operator at the mains, and automatic versions with a float switch.
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Pump type · 03
Well and borehole pumps.
Well and borehole pumps are high-pressure submersible pumps with a high head, designed to lift water from depth and deliver it under pressure. Their long, narrow body lets them fit inside wells and boreholes where a standard pump wouldn't. The pump's head height tells you the greatest vertical distance it can move water, and as a guide 10 metres of head is roughly equal to 1 bar of pressure. These pumps are widely used for private water supply, irrigation and rainwater harvesting.
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Pump type · 04
Surface pumps.
Surface pumps are designed to be used out of the water. They sit beside the water source and draw water up through a suction pipe, so they need both an inlet and an outlet pipe and require priming before first use. Motors are typically rated IP44 to IP55. They suit fixed installations where the pump can't or shouldn't be submerged, such as garden water supply, rainwater pressurisation and transfer duties.
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Pump type · 05
Engine-driven pumps.
Engine-driven pumps are powered by petrol or diesel and are used outdoors only, never inside buildings or partially enclosed areas. Pump ends are either centrifugal, which need priming and shouldn't run dry, or diaphragm, which can run dry and need no priming. With no reliance on a mains supply and very high flow rates, they're the workhorses for construction sites, agricultural drainage, pumping from rivers and streams, and hire fleets.
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Pump type · 06
Sewage and dirty water pumps.
These pumps are built to handle solids and contaminated water rather than clean water, using vortex or grinder designs that resist blockages. Free passage handling tells you the largest solid the pump can pass, with some models clearing solids up to 50mm. They cover sewage, foul water and dirty water transfer for domestic and commercial sites alike.
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Related category
Swimming pool pumps.
Swimming pool pumps are a specialist category in their own right, designed to circulate the water in a pool through the filtration system rather than to drain or transfer it. The pump pushes water through the filter, heater and chemical dosing on a continuous cycle to keep the water clean and clear. Sizing comes down to flow rate and head matched to your pool volume and the resistance of the filter, pipework and fittings. Because this is a distinct application with its own sizing, we cover it in full on a dedicated page.
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Which pump for which job?
The numbers that decide whether a pump is right for your situation. Tap any model to see full specs and order.
| Model | Best for | Min depth | Max flow | Max head | Solids | Power | Price | |
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| Stream SPP2-4Exclusive to FAWPS | Puddles, basements | 2mm | 70 L/m | 6 m | 3mm | 230V | £126 | View → |
| LSC 1.4STsurumi · Japan | Low-level, heavy duty | 1mm | 170 L/m | 11 m | 5mm | 230V/110V | £570 | View → |
| APP HD-15APP · Taiwan | Sump and drainage | - | 830 L/m | 10 m | 9mm | 230V/110V | £828 | View → |
| LB-480Tsurumi · Japan | Site dewatering | 80mm | 225 L/m | 11 m | 6mm | 230V/110V | £466 | View → |
| Honda WB20Honda · Japan | Off-grid, self-priming | - | 590 L/m | 32 m | 6mm | Petrol | £499 | View → |
Want help narrowing the field? Use the Pump Finder below.
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Accessories
Water pump accessories.
Everything to connect, protect and get the most from your pump.
How to choose
Choosing the right water pump.
Six questions that narrow the field fast. Run through them yourself, or skip to the Pump Finder and we'll do the work.
Where is the water?
If the pump can sit in the water, you want a submersible. If it must stay out and draw water up, you want a surface or engine-driven pump. For water at depth in a well or borehole, you need a slim, high-head borehole pump.
Where does it need to go?
The vertical distance the pump must lift water is called head, measured in metres. As a guide, 10 metres of head is roughly equal to 1 bar of pressure. The deeper the source, or the further and higher the destination, the more head you need.
How much water, and how fast?
Flow rate, given in litres per minute, tells you how quickly the pump moves water. Flood clearance and site dewatering prioritise high flow, while private water supply and irrigation often prioritise head. Many buyers need a balance of both.
What's in the water?
Clean water pumps aren't built for solids. If you're pumping anything dirty, silty or containing solids, choose a dirty water, sewage or vortex pump rated for the particle size involved.
What power supply do you have?
230V for most domestic use, 110V where site safety regulations require it, 400V three-phase for industrial duty, 12V/24V DC for battery and remote use, or petrol/diesel where there's no power at all.
Do you need it automatic?
Automatic pumps have a float switch and turn themselves on and off as the water level rises and falls, ideal for unattended basements. Manual pumps need an operator and can pump to lower levels. Float switches need physical space to operate, not always available in narrow chambers.
For a full walkthrough, read our pump guide.
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What do you need the pump for?
We supply pumps nationwide.
Dispatched across the UK and beyond from our Nottingham warehouse, with 25,000+ customers supplied since 2012. The pins below are a selection of real projects we've supplied and documented. Hover or tap one to read the case study. For more on our Nottingham base, see our Nottingham page.
Why buy from us
Specialist enough for engineers, clear enough for homeowners.
Six things we're known for, in case you're weighing us against another supplier.
Fast UK dispatch.
Nottingham warehouse, same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 2pm. Next day on most stocked items.
Trusted broadly.
Environment Agency, insurers, hire companies and homeowners alike. Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
Leading brands.
Tsurumi, Honda, APP, Speroni, Umbra Pompe, EVAK and Stream. Hand-picked for the UK market.
Pre-vetted for procurement.
CHAS and PQS SSIP accredited. Ready for trade and public-sector supply.
New to pumps? Read the handbook.
Our full pump guide explains sizing, types and installation in plain English. Open the pump guide →
Common questions
Frequently asked questions.
What's the difference between a submersible pump and a surface pump?
A submersible pump sits underwater and pushes water up through a discharge pipe with no priming needed. A surface pump stays out of the water and draws it up through a suction pipe, so it needs priming and both an inlet and an outlet pipe. Submersibles suit flooding and drainage, while surface pumps suit fixed installations beside a water source.
What size water pump do I need?
It comes down to head, meaning how high or far you need to move the water, and flow rate, meaning how much and how fast. Measure the vertical lift from the water level to the discharge point, estimate the volume you need to move, and match those to the pump's performance figures. Our Pump Finder walks you through it in under a minute.
What does head mean on a water pump?
Head is the maximum vertical height a pump can lift water, measured in metres. It's a measure of pressure, with roughly 10 metres of head equal to 1 bar. A pump's flow drops as the head increases, so always check performance at your actual lift height rather than the headline maximum.
Can a water pump run dry?
Most can't. Running a centrifugal pump without water will damage the seals and motor. Diaphragm engine pumps are the main exception and can run dry safely. If a pump may be left unattended, an automatic float switch helps protect it.
What's the best water pump for a flooded basement or cellar?
A puddle pump is usually best because it clears water to a very low level without needing a chamber. For permanent, unattended protection, an automatic submersible or a packaged pump station is more appropriate. See our basement drainage pumps.
How quickly will my pump arrive?
Most stocked pumps are dispatched for next day UK delivery when ordered before 2pm Monday to Friday. Delivery times and coverage, including Jersey and the Republic of Ireland, are set out in full on our shipping policy.
Do you supply water pumps for trade and industry?
Yes. We supply homeowners, contractors, hire companies, developers, facilities managers and water utilities, from single units to fleet quantities. Call 0115 987 0358 to discuss trade requirements.
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