{"product_id":"automatic-home-basement-flood-pump-kit-spp2-4a","title":"FPS Engineered™ Automatic Puddle Pump Kit for Basements \u0026 Cellars","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAutomatic puddle pump kit for basements, cellars and flood water\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn automatic flood pump kit designed to deal with water before it becomes a bigger problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pump starts automatically when water reaches approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, switches off again at around \u003cstrong\u003e10mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and includes a non-return valve to stop pumped water running back down the hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFPS Engineered™ Automatic Puddle Pump Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the Stream SPP2-4A automatic puddle pump with everything needed for a practical basement, cellar or low-level flood pumping setup: \u003cstrong\u003e10m of reinforced 25mm hose, a 25mm non-return valve, hose tail and stainless steel hose clip\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts separate crab-style floor sensor can be positioned at the lowest point of the area you want to protect. There is no control panel to install and no separate wiring required. Position the pump and sensor, connect the hose and valve, and plug it into a suitable protected power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 20px 24px; background: #F0EDE5; border-left: 4px solid #283583; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e cellars, basements, lower-ground rooms, light wells, garages and other areas affected by recurring shallow water or groundwater ingress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 45 litres per minute, or 2,700 litres per hour, when lifting water approximately 2m through the supplied 10m hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic operation:\u003c\/strong\u003e starts at approximately 20mm of water and stops at around 10mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-level pumping:\u003c\/strong\u003e clears lower on automatic than conventional float-switch pumps that require greater water depth to operate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeparate floor sensor:\u003c\/strong\u003e position the sensor where water reaches first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-return valve included:\u003c\/strong\u003e prevents water in the discharge hose flowing back towards the pump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 70 litres per minute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum head:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 metres.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical basement performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2,700 litres per hour at a 2m vertical lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10m reinforced hose included:\u003c\/strong\u003e holds its shape better than layflat hose in confined basement installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady for a UK socket:\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied with a 10m cable and fitted 3-pin plug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and portable:\u003c\/strong\u003e pump weight approximately 3.3kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-year manufacturer's warranty.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Stream SPP2-4A automatic puddle pump with crab floor sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 10m power cable with fitted UK 3-pin plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 10m length of 25mm reinforced suction and delivery hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 25mm non-return valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 25mm hose tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × stainless steel hose clip, 20–32mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe non-return valve fits at the pump outlet, with the hose tail fitted after it. The reinforced hose then connects to the hose tail using the supplied clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does an automatic basement pump need a non-return valve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 20px 24px; background: #F0EDE5; border-left: 4px solid #283583; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eWhen a pump moves water from a basement or cellar up to ground level, the discharge hose remains full of water when the pump switches off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003eWithout a non-return valve, some of that water can run back down the hose towards the pump. In an automatic installation this can raise the water level enough to trigger the sensor again, causing unnecessary stop-start cycling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe supplied 25mm non-return valve allows water to travel away from the pump but helps prevent it returning.\u003c\/strong\u003e For an automatic pump lifting water vertically, it is a small component that makes a significant difference to the way the system operates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much water will the pump actually move?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePump performance reduces as water has to be lifted higher. Maximum flow and maximum head are opposite ends of a pump curve, so a pump cannot achieve both figures at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe table below gives a more useful indication of the expected performance of the SPP2-4A when used with the \u003cstrong\u003e10m of 25mm hose supplied in this kit\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; border: 1px solid #E5DED8; border-radius: 10px; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font-size: 14px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eVertical lift\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTypical situation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eEstimated flow\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eApprox. per hour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e1m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eCellar to a nearby external gully\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 52 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e3,100 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e2m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eTypical cellar floor to ground level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 45 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e2,700 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e3m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eDeeper cellar to external drain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 38 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e2,300 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e4m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eLower-ground room to street level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 30 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e1,800 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e5m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApproaching the pump's working limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 19 L\/min\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e1,100 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #6b7280; line-height: 1.6; margin: 10px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEstimated from the published SPP2-4A pump curve with friction through 10m of 25mm hose. Actual performance will vary with hose layout, bends, fittings and site conditions. Keep the hose as straight as practical. For a specific installation, use our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/pages\/hose-pipe-friction-loss-calculator\"\u003epump performance calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an example, \u003cstrong\u003e25mm of standing water across a 30m² cellar is approximately 750 litres\u003c\/strong\u003e. At a typical 2m lift, this pump would theoretically move that volume in around 17 minutes, subject to the floor draining towards the pump and normal site losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the right basement flood pump kit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer different pump kits because a pump for occasional attended clean-up is not necessarily the best pump to leave protecting a basement automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; border: 1px solid #E5DED8; border-radius: 10px; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font-size: 14px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePump kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/products\/small-flood-pump-kit-spp2-puddle-pump\"\u003eSmall Flood Pump Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eManual\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eEmergency or one-off pumping when somebody is present\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFPS Engineered™ Automatic Puddle Pump Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eAutomatic floor sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecurring shallow water in most domestic basements and cellars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/products\/high-flow-automatic-basement-flood-pump-kit\"\u003eHigh-Flow Basement Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eAutomatic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eHigher inflows, deeper basements and greater pumping duties\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor most homes with occasional or gradual basement water ingress, this FPS Engineered™ kit is the sensible starting point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the manual kit if you only need an emergency pump you will operate yourself. Choose the high-flow kit where water enters rapidly, the pumping height is greater, or the required flow exceeds the capability of the SPP2-4A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I use this automatic puddle pump?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellars and basements affected by groundwater or rainwater ingress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower-ground rooms and converted basements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasement light wells and external stairwells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarages below driveway level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUtility rooms and under-stairs voids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormed sumps within basement or cellar floors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutbuildings, sheds and workshops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProperties requiring an automatic standby pump for recurring water ingress\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pump is intended for \u003cstrong\u003eclean and slightly dirty water with solids up to 3mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not a sewage pump and should not be used for sewage, heavily contaminated water, corrosive liquids, oils, fats, flammable liquids or other unsuitable fluids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; border: 1px solid #E5DED8; border-radius: 10px; margin: 22px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; font-size: 14px; background: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eStream SPP2-4A \/ FPS Engineered™ Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePump type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eAutomatic submersible puddle pump\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e0.1 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eElectrical supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e230V \/ 50Hz, fitted UK 3-pin plug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMaximum flow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e70 litres per minute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eMaximum head\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e6 metres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAutomatic start level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 20mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eAutomatic stop level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 10mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDischarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e25mm \/ 1 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFree passage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e3mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePump weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e3.3kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003ePower cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e10m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eHose supplied\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e10m × 25mm reinforced hose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eNon-return valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e25mm, included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eKit code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eFPSK-12-SPP24A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e2 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I set it up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Fit the non-return valve.\u003c\/strong\u003e Install it at the pump outlet with the arrow pointing away from the pump, then fit the supplied hose tail and secure the hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Position the pump and sensor.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the pump where water will collect and position the separate floor sensor at the lowest point or where water is expected to arrive first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Route the discharge hose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take the hose to a suitable discharge point and avoid unnecessary bends, kinks or coils. Do not simply discharge water immediately beside the wall of the building where it may soak back towards the basement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Connect to a suitable electrical supply.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the plug and socket completely dry and above the area at risk of flooding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 26px 0; padding: 18px 22px; background: #FBF9F3; border: 1px solid #E5DED8; border-left: 4px solid #E8542B; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #c8431d;\"\u003eElectrical safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe plug connection must remain dry. Use a suitable electrical supply protected by a residual current device (RCD), keep the plug and socket well above the wet area, and isolate the power before handling the pump or sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the best pump for a basement that floods?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor shallow or gradually accumulating clean water, an automatic puddle pump is often more suitable than a conventional float-switch pump because it can operate at much lower water levels. This kit starts automatically at around 20mm and stops at approximately 10mm. For fast inflows or larger pumping duties, choose a higher-flow basement pump instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I leave this basement pump in place?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The SPP2-4A is designed for automatic operation, making the kit suitable for standby use where recurring water ingress is expected. The pump remains off until the floor sensor detects sufficient water. The electrical connection must always be kept dry and the installation should be checked and tested periodically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow low will the pump remove water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn automatic mode the sensor switches the pump off at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. The effectiveness across a whole room depends on the floor falling towards the pump or sensor. A formed low point or sump provides the most effective arrangement where recurring water ingress needs to be controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy not use ordinary layflat hose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayflat hose is convenient for temporary pumping but can fold, kink or collapse when routed around a basement. This kit uses \u003cstrong\u003ereinforced 25mm hose\u003c\/strong\u003e so the discharge route keeps its shape when the pump is left in position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I connect it to a garden hose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend retaining a 25mm discharge hose. Reducing the outlet to a narrow garden hose increases friction loss and can significantly reduce the amount of water the pump can move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan this pump handle sewage?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a puddle pump for clean and slightly dirty water with small solids up to 3mm. For sewage or heavily contaminated water, choose a pump specifically designed for that duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our wider ranges of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/collections\/pump-kits\"\u003ewater pump kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/collections\/stream-pumps\"\u003eStream pumps\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/collections\/puddle-pumps\"\u003epuddle pumps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/collections\/flood-control\"\u003eflood protection products\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FPS Engineered™","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56385563623803,"sku":"FPSK-12-SPP24A","price":163.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0845\/0857\/4015\/files\/Automatic_Home_Basement_Flood_Pump_Kit_SPP2-4A.jpg?v=1787303468","url":"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/products\/automatic-home-basement-flood-pump-kit-spp2-4a","provider":"Flood \u0026 Water Pumps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}