Read our latest blog articles on the links below.
A day in the life... with Mike Brown, Branch Manager
“An average day in my role is quite sporadic!” says Mike Brown, Branch Manager of our Hull and Leeds branches.
“I could be dealing with a customer problem, coaching my team or working with a fitter on a job – it could be a multitude of things.” Read more...
What is Pump Cavitation and how to avoid it?
Can you hear a popping sound or what sounds like marbles coming from your pump? If the answer is yes, you may have a cavitation problem. Read more...
A day in the life... with Scott Houghton, Trainee Installations Supervisor
Scott Houghton has only recently been promoted to Trainee Installations Supervisor, but has gained a wealth of experience in his 5 years at Selwood. Read more...
A day in the life... with Gaël Montaubin, Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager Gaël Montaubin oversees a team of mechanical and electrical design engineers, who design and build Selwood pumps for hire and sale. Read more...
A day in the life... with Matthew Lee, Senior Installations Supervisor
Matthew Lee's role requires him to be on site most of the week, and despite being based at the Liverpool depot, he often travels the length of the UK, from Southend-on-Sea to the Lake District and Scotland. Read more...
A day in the life...with Simon Finlay, Solutions Project Manager
Working in a “high pressure environment”, and often responding to emergency callouts at all times of the day, Solutions Project Manager Simon Finlay is very proud of his role at Selwood and the team he manages. Read more...
How superior training makes our teams exceptional
The exceptional people who work at Selwood are the reason for our success locally, regionally and globally. Our commitment to training and development is a key part of this – not just onboarding people thoroughly when they join us, but also supporting them as they grow and progress as part of Team Selwood. Read more...
Do you REALLY need a six-inch pump?
They say the customer is always right – and at Selwood we are proud of the exceptional service we deliver, time after time. However, that does sometimes mean we have to respectfully challenge what we’re being asked to do, because the most obvious way isn’t always the right one! Read more...
Prepare your flood pumps for storm season
Whether we experience flooding from extended periods of high rainfall or a combination of high seasonal tides and storm surges breaching costal defences, the result is huge disruption and cost to both our communities and governments. Selwood leading pump suppliers are here to help. Read more...
Making a connection – the battle of Bauer vs Flanged Fittings
When using pumps for any purpose, reliable, secure and resilient connections to fittings and pipework are vital. Unreliable connections lead to inefficient systems, increased downtime and the risk of potentially expensive leaks – including those which can attract hefty fines. Read more...
Why Selwood is the leading pump supplier in the UK
At Selwood, we’re proud to offer our customers the highest quality contractors pumps, supported worldwide by local distributors and outstanding levels of service. Read more...
Solids Handling Pumps - everything you need to know
Solids handling pumps are designed to handle the toughest dewatering, sewage, and sludge applications – perfect for waste and wastewater industries. Read more...
From wet wipes to clogged pipes
They are convenient, cheap and easy to use. From babies’ bottoms to toilet seats, wet wipes help keep us clean, fresh and hygienic. They are also blocking our sewers, polluting our seas and changing the shape of our coastline. Read more...
Everything you need to know about water pump engine changes
When people in the pump sales and pump supplier industry talk about pumps, you’ll often hear them refer to engines using the terms “Tiers” and “Stages”. Both these terms relate to emissions standards. Read more...