{"product_id":"small-flood-pump-kit-spp2-puddle-pump","title":"Small Flood Pump Kit | SPP2 Puddle Pump","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSmall home flood pump kit for garages, cellars and utility rooms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEverything you need to clear a small flood yourself, ready to deploy the moment water appears.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis FPS Engineered™ kit pairs the Stream SPP2-4 puddle pump with your choice of 6 m or 10 m of 25 mm reinforced suction and delivery hose, the fittings to connect it. Drop the pump into the water, run the hose to a safe discharge point and switch on at the plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SPP2-4 clears standing water down to approximately 2mm, so it takes a floor back to damp rather than leaving an inch behind. It is the entry-level choice for a homeowner who will be there to deploy the pump and supervise it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of our wider \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/collections\/flood-control\"\u003eflood defence\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/collections\/puddle-pumps\"\u003epuddle pump\u003c\/a\u003e ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAttended use only\u003c\/h3\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;\"\u003eThis pump is manual. It has no float switch and will not stop on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eThe SPP2-4 runs for as long as it is powered. Once the water is gone it will continue to run dry, and running dry will damage the pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eStay with the pump while it is working and switch it off at the plug as soon as the water is cleared. Do not leave it running overnight, do not leave it as a standby pump in an empty sump, and do not rely on it to protect an unoccupied property. If you need unattended or automatic protection, choose a pump with a float switch from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/collections\/sump-pumps\"\u003esump pump\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/collections\/basement-waterproofing-pumps\"\u003ebasement waterproofing\u003c\/a\u003e ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClears down to approximately 2 mm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removes standing water that a conventional submersible pump leaves behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use out of the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pump, hose, fittings, clip with nothing else to buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight enough to carry and deploy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 kg and 250 mm tall, so it fits under appliances and into shallow corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced 25 mm hose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds its shape around door thresholds and up steps without kinking and cutting the flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles slightly dirty flood water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passes solids up to 3 mm, so grit and light debris will not immediately block it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Stream SPP2-4 submersible puddle pump, with 10 m power cable and plug fitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 25 mm reinforced suction and delivery hose, 6 m or 10 m, to suit your chosen length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 25 mm hose tail, 90° elbow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 20 to 32 mm stainless-steel hose clip\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pump is also supplied with its own set of three straight hose tails, in 12 mm, 19 mm and 25 mm, so you retain the option of running a smaller bore hose later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the kit connects\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SPP2-4 has a 25 mm outlet on top of the pump. The supplied 90° elbow hose tail screws in and turns the flow sideways, so the hose runs away along the floor instead of standing straight up. Both options are useful depending on the pump use situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush the 25 mm hose fully over the ribbed tail and tighten the supplied stainless-steel clip. If you prefer the hose to leave vertically, use the straight 25 mm tail supplied with the pump instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose your hose\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth lengths are 25 mm bore reinforced suction and delivery hose, which resists kinking and can be run up steps or over a threshold. The choice comes down to how far the water has to travel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 m hose:\u003c\/strong\u003e The right length for a single garage, utility room, conservatory or patio where the discharge point is just outside the door. Shorter means less to coil, less to store and slightly higher flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 m hose:\u003c\/strong\u003e The safer choice for a cellar, a basement with a flight of steps, or anywhere you need to get the water well clear of the building before releasing it. The extra 4 m costs only a few litres per minute and is far more useful than running short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDischarge the water somewhere it will drain away and not simply return to the building or run onto a neighbouring property.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpected performance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated flow with the hose discharging freely. Uphill lift is measured from the water surface to the point where the hose discharges, so a cellar with a flight of steps is typically 2 m to 3 m.\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;\"\u003e25 mm hose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" style=\"background: #283583; color: #fbf9f3; text-align: left; padding: 11px 14px; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eUphill lift\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\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;\"\u003e6 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 55 L\/min\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;\"\u003e6 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 50 L\/min\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;\"\u003e6 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 43 L\/min\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;\"\u003e10 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e1 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 52 L\/min\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;\"\u003e10 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 46 L\/min\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;\"\u003e10 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApprox. 40 L\/min\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 using the published SPP2-4 curve and Hazen-Williams friction, with the hose discharging freely. Around 50 litres per minute clears roughly 3,000 litres, or 3 cubic metres, in an hour. Flow falls as the water level drops towards the last few millimetres. Actual performance depends on hose length, lift, fittings and how the hose is routed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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 SPP2-4\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;\"\u003eOperation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eManual only, no float switch\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 type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eSubmersible puddle pump, clean and slightly dirty water\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;\"\u003eMinimum water level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003eApproximately 2 mm\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;\"\u003eOutlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e25 mm\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;\"\u003eMotor power\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 style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e230 V single phase\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 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 style=\"background: #FBF9F3;\"\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\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;\"\u003e3 mm\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 submersion depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e5 metres, can also be use partially submerged.\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;\"\u003eWater temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e5°C to 40°C\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 cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e10 metres with plug\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;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e135 × 155 × 250 mm\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;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 11px 14px; border-top: 1px solid #E5DED8; color: #0c1118;\"\u003e3 kg\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, manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I use it for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearing surface water from garages, utility rooms, conservatories and porches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePumping out a flooded cellar or basement while you are there to supervise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraining flat roofs, light wells, stairwells and outside basement steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoving standing water from patios, driveways and low-lying paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmptying water storage containers, and unoccupied hot tubs once the water has cooled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing it in a flood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsolate the electricity to the flooded area before you enter it, and never stand in water to reach a socket or switch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug the pump into a socket well away from the water and keep the plug and any connections dry and off the floor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the pump on the flattest, lowest part of the floor, clear of silt and debris, and run the hose out before switching on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch the discharge. If the flow drops away, switch off at the plug and check the inlet for debris rather than letting the pump labour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitch off at the plug as soon as the water is cleared, then flush the pump through with clean water before storing it dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 1px solid #e2e6ea; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px 20px; margin: 24px 0; background: #f8fafc;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #0b5390; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003eRecommended add-on for cellars and raised discharge\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; color: #13212b; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003eNon-Return Valve and Hose Tail Kit, 1\" BSP 25mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"color: #2b3640; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eFits between the pump outlet and the hose, and holds the water in the hose when you switch off. Without one, everything standing in a 10 metre run drains straight back through the pump and onto the floor you have just cleared, which matters most when you are lifting up cellar steps or over a wall. It also keeps the pump from having to shift the same water twice if you switch off and on again as the level drops. Supplied as a matched valve and 25mm hose tail, so it screws directly into the SPP2-4 outlet with no additional fittings.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/products\/non-return-valve-hose-tail-kit-1-bsp-25mm\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #0B5390; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003eView the non-return valve kit\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater quality limits\u003c\/h3\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;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClean and slightly dirty water only.\u003c\/strong\u003e The SPP2-4 passes solids up to 3 mm. Sand, silt, grit and abrasive material will wear it and can invalidate the warranty. This kit is not for sewage or salt water, and is not intended for ponds, water features or permanent installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the pump switch off on its own?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The SPP2-4 is manual only and has no float switch. It runs for as long as it is powered, so you need to be there to switch it off at the plug when the water is cleared. Leaving it to run dry will damage it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I leave it in a sump as standby protection?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This kit is for attended emergency use. For automatic or unattended protection, choose a pump with a float switch from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floodandwaterpumps.co.uk\/collections\/sump-pumps\"\u003esump pump\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow low will it pump?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDown to approximately 2 mm, which is why a puddle pump suits a flat floor. A conventional submersible pump typically leaves a much deeper layer behind, so the last of the water has to be mopped or squeegeed out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhich hose length should I choose?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose 6 m if the discharge point is immediately outside the affected room. Choose 10 m for a cellar, a flight of steps, or anywhere the water needs to be released well clear of the building. The longer hose costs only a few litres per minute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use my own garden hose instead?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, using one of the smaller hose tails supplied with the pump, but a 12.5 mm garden hose will roughly halve the flow and is prone to kinking on stairs and thresholds. The 25 mm reinforced hose in this kit is what lets the pump clear water at a useful rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it handle silty or muddy water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will pass particles up to 3 mm in suspension, so it copes with typical flood water carrying grit and light debris. It is not a solids-handling or sewage pump, and continuous use in gritty water will shorten its life. Keep the pump off the worst of the silt where you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use it to empty a hot tub?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided the tub is unoccupied and the water has been allowed to cool to below 40°C. 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