Choosing a pump company is not only about the pump. You also need correct sizing, PUB-compliant installation, and someone who will still answer the phone when a transfer pump fails at night. These ten names come up often in Singapore, split between installers and brands.

Installers and suppliers

1. Waves Fluid Engineering. It designs, supplies, installs, services and repairs booster, transfer, sump, ejector and pantry pump systems for commercial, industrial and residential buildings. It also covers tank installation, tank washing and leak detection, so one contractor can handle storage and pumping. It lists a one-year warranty on products it changes and installs, subject to terms and conditions, and 24/7 contact for urgent faults. wavesfluid

2. Aik Chin Hin. It is a hardware and DIY supplier that says it has been selling pumps to Singapore homes and businesses since 1974. It carries submersible and sea-water pumps and has several branches. It suits small jobs where you buy the pump yourself. aikchinhin

3. Sakuragawa Pump. It is a pump distributor and repair company that has been in the Singapore market for many years. Consider it if you mainly need repairs and spares. wecycle

Pump brands with strong support in Singapore

4. KSB. The German manufacturer has over 140 years of history and is present in Singapore. It is widely used in large commercial and industrial projects. shipserv

5. Grundfos. The Danish brand is known for vertical multistage booster sets, and consultants often specify it for high-rise buildings.

6. Wilo. The German brand is common in booster and transfer applications for buildings.

7. Lowara (Xylem). The Italian brand is known for compact multistage pumps and suits plant rooms with limited space.

8. Tsurumi. The Japanese brand is a standard name in submersible sump and drainage pumps for basements and car parks.

9. Calpeda. The Italian brand is a general-duty option for water transfer and circulation.

10. Ebara. The Japanese manufacturer covers building water supply and drainage, with a range of pump types.

How to pick

• Check compliance. Pump and tank installations need a registered Professional Engineer and a Licensed Plumber, and equipment should meet PUB standards and SS 636.

• Ask about warranty and spare parts. Genuine parts and a written warranty matter more than the lowest price.

• Look for after-sales support. Servicing, repair of other contractors' systems and fast emergency response protect your building more than the brand name does.

• Match the pump to the duty. A transfer pump, booster pump and sump pump do different jobs.

Get a quotation

For design, installation, servicing or repair of building pump systems, contact Waves Fluid Engineering on +65 9487 0446 or [email protected], or visit wavesfluid.com.sg/Pump-system.