Flooding

The last couple of winters have seen the UK hit by a series of powerful storms and floods - so much so that the Met Office decided to adopt the American tradition of giving each storm a human name to increase awareness and preparedness. Giving a storm an approachable name like ‘Frank’ or ‘Imogen’ doesn’t reduce the devastation and destruction... Read more

January can bring increased risk of flooding in many areas of the country. Heavy rains and melting snow can lead to waterlogged ground and swollen rivers, making floods a real worry for many, especially those on flood plains or other areas that are prone to problems. As a householder, it’s best to be prepared for the worst. From submersible pumps... Read more

More than five million people in Britain live with the imminent danger of being flooded from the sea or rivers. The risk of urban floods caused by extreme rainfall or poor drainage is also a risk for many. Here are a few simple steps that will protect your home from the worst of flooding. Firstly, check with the Environment Agency... Read more

The clocks have gone back which means winter is officially here! As the cold weather arrives, the danger of flooding re-appears for many in the UK. Last winter, we saw a mass of destruction due to heavy rainfall and rising water levels, causing extreme damage for many home owners. To ensure that effective flood protection measures are put in place... Read more

Here at Anchor Pumps, we stock a wide selection of drainage pumps from a choice of leading brands. To help you narrow down your buying decision, we take a closer look at the 5 bestselling drainage pumps sold last month here at Anchor Pumps, from key manufacturers ABS & Grundfos. 1) ABS Robusta 200TS As the name suggests, this pump... Read more

2014 has seen some of the worst flooding in the UK, with wettest winter in records dating to 1910, many homes and businesses where hit by flooding. Although winter may be over, many areas of the UK are still at risk of flooding, with torrential thunder storms expected this weekend, the team at Anchor Pumps have put together a list of essential... Read more

Flooding can be a big problem for homeowners in certain parts of the UK as we've seen most recently with the disastrous floods at the start for 2014 and throughout the summer of 2013! With around 5 million properties in England at risk of flooding, and over £1 billion worth of damage caused at the start of this year, preventing your home from flood damage is... Read more

The types of pump needed to deal with flood water or any type of standing water due to rising river levels have to be powerful, sturdy and able to deal with very dirty liquids. Often, these flood water pumps have to be relied on to operate continuously for an extended time, usually when the householder or other property owner is unable... Read more

If your home has a basement, it will most certainly require a sump pump. Sump pumps, or submersible pumps, are pumps that drain water build-up within the basement. Many homeowners store a number of valuables in their basement, however due to how frequently a basement can flood, it is important to take effective measures and install a submersible pump to... Read more