General Purpose Pumps
Our automatic self-priming GP pumps can handle clean water, sludge and slurry, offering flexible solutions in a multitude of scenarios
Our automatic self-priming GP pumps can handle clean water, sludge and slurry, offering flexible solutions in a multitude of scenarios
The Sykes range of silenced pumps provides clients with a number of durable units suitable for deployment in noise-sensitive applications
Capable of flow rates of up to 375 l/s, these high performance pumps are ideal for specialist applications including jetting, pipe flushing and firefighting
Our Bentonite range features heavy duty pumps that have been manufactured with slurries and testing environments in mind
Offering variable capacities and easy handling, our submersible drainage range is frequently used on quarries, mines and shipyards
Featuring more than twenty unique pumps, our submersible wastewater range offers cost-efficient pumping with flow rates up to 440 l/s
Sykes’ submersible sludge pumps are intended for applications where the fluid present contains solids or has a higher viscosity than water
Strong and lightweight, our hydraulic submersible pumps are perfect for hazardous environments where suction lifts exceed nine metres
Known as pneumatic pumps, these hardwearing air units are recognised for their exceptional reliability and capacity to operate dry
We stock a full range of ancillary equipment including hoses, valves, control panels, steel pipes, polythene tubing, flow metres and road ramps
This modern range allows clients to uphold their environmental responsibilities and move water, wastewater and sludge in sensitive areas
In addition to market-leading pumping equipment, we also offer an extensive repair service and can provide spare parts sourced from trusted manufacturers
As the UK’s leading provider of pump hire solutions, you can rest assured that we have experience working in virtually every industry and sector
Sykes Pumps has a long illustrious history spanning over 160 years, find out more here
Whether you are pumping water, sewage or other fluids, our pumps for sale provide the best solution for your environment
In industrial and commercial sectors, selecting the tight pump is vital for efficient fluid handling, especially for complex tasks like dewatering, slurry management, and wastewater treatment. Here at Sykes Pumps, we offer a wide range of pumps for hire, and with so many available, it can be challenging to determine which pump is best suited
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read moreWhen it comes to industrial operations, efficient and reliable equipment is key. One piece of machinery that plays a pivotal role in many industrial processes is the industrial pump.
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read moreAt Sykes Pumps, we pride ourselves on providing tough, reliable pumping equipment that can handle even the most challenging job sites and conditions. A recent service call to a quarry just outside Doncaster was the perfect example of that. This particular quarry is constantly battling inflowing groundwater. To keep the quarry operable, the customer hired
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read moreWe have produced a series of videos outlining our product range, explaining how our equipment works and outlining the many scenarios in which our assistance might be required.
Sykes Pumps are delighted to introduce the new MINIVAC eco pump - the most recent addition to our comprehensive selection of pumping equipment, providing a robust solution for pumping applications
Sykes Pumps are delighted to introduce our new Rapid Response unit – a robust, towable unit that will change the emergency pumping landscape forever! Easy to deliver and install by one person, the latest addition to our ever-expanding hire fleet has been designed with utility companies, contractors, local authorities and the Environment Agency in mind.
Sykes Pumps are delighted to introduce our groundbreaking new Super Wispaset 200 Ecotec super silenced unit, which we believe will prove a major asset to clients looking to enhance their environmental compliance. Offering maximum heads of 43 metres and a maximum flow rate of up to 161 litres per second, the Super Wispaset 200 Ecotec features a cutting edge in-built telemetry system capable of comprehensive performance monitoring and location tracking. A British-made JCB Ecomax engine guarantees optimum performance on every project while its ability to operate quietly makes it ideal for use in residential areas or other noise-sensitive environments. https://www.andrews-sykes.com/pump-hire/silenced-pumps/super-wispa-200-pump-ecotec/
As part of our commitment to complying with growing environmental obligations, Sykes Pumps have developed a new Silt Away unit which can be used in conjunction with our range of 6” (150mm) pumps.
The Sweepax hydraulic pumping system is the ideal pump for the de-silting of ponds and lakes. A recent project required silt to be removed and placed in a holding lagoon 600mtrs up a steep ravine some 60mtrs in height. The use of trucks to transport the silt was not acceptable due to the distance and also the steep route required to the holding lagoon. The only option was to Pump using the Sweepax unit and a second pump to boost the silt the full 600mtrs. Although the project took longer than anticipated due to the amount of silt, the cost and the lessened impact of not using heavy trucks, was a major environmental advantage, in what was a very sensitive location.
Chris Graham, Sales Director at Sykes Pumps, explains the significance of Stage V legislation, what it means for our industry, and the measures we’re taking to ensure we remain on track to reduce our environmental impact with each passing year.
Andrews Pump Hire has more expertise in pump hire services than any other supplier. Our diverse water pump for hire range, including submersible pump hire and sludge pump hire, can be used across many industries for ground dewatering, over-pumping and fluid movement applications. Our clients choose our 24/7 services for everything from a one-off pump hire to the design, installation and on-site management of complex schemes.
The need to rent a water pump can be driven by many factors but the key elements of the decision making process often involves balancing the convenience of hire against the capital cost of purchase and ownership. A good example of this is the water and wastewater sector which has many installed pumps and systems which require regular maintenance and which also, despite the maintenance regime, sometimes fail putting the process at risk.
In these circumstances, intervention in the form of additional – or replacement – pumping is needed.
Obviously most businesses would prefer to keep contingency plans in-house and would probably see water pump hire as an unnecessary cost but in most circumstances, hire is actually cheaper than the cost of ownership.
Pumps are not a throwaway commodity, and the initial purchase price reflects that. The level of expertise required to service and maintain pumps is not always readily available in organisations and, if it is, that expertise is normally gainfully employed in a full-time role anyway! When the capital costs are added to wages, service vehicles, specialist tools as well as storage and distribution costs, it quickly becomes more cost effective to hire pumps from a supplier who already has that expertise and is based in multiple convenient locations.
If a company does decide to hold a standby fleet, there is also the risk that the closest pump available will be used in an emergency as opposed to the right pump for the job. This can increase fuel costs or put the process at risk.