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Getting your home's central heating system ready for summer

31 July 2015

It’s officially summertime and although temperatures aren’t high enough to fry an egg on the pavement, August is set to be a scorcher in the UK. Many people in Britain turn off...

8 Things You Need to Know Before Choosing a Pond Pump

17 July 2015

Water features such as a pond can create a peaceful haven in the garden. If you want to keep the plant life and fish in your pond healthy, you will...

Central Heating Tips: How to Bleed a Radiator

16 July 2015

If one or more of the radiators in your home feels cool along the top but hot elsewhere, the most likely cause is a pocket of air trapped inside. If...

Celebrating 70 Years of Grundfos Pumps

15 July 2015

In a small Danish town in 1945, Poul Du Jensen founded Grundfos Pumps after being asked by a local farmer to supply him with a water pump. From these humble...

7 Common Central Heating Problems Explained

25 March 2015

There are a number of problems that people experience with their central heating systems, especially after a long, cold winter. Seven problems stand out as particularly widespread, but share just...

The top 10 water fountains in the world

12 December 2014

Fountains are one of the outstanding tourist attractions for many cities in the world! As well as being beautifully ornate structures, Anchor Pumps are taking a closer look at the...

The top 5 movie shower & bathroom scenes of all time

14 October 2014

Admittedly, there are some things which happen in the bathroom which should stay well and truly private, for all sorts of reasons, but nonetheless, such an important room deserves to...

Top 5 Best Selling Drainage Pumps

18 August 2014

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...

Top 3 water rides in the world & the secrets behind their water pump systems

12 August 2014

When it comes to a day out at a theme park, as the UK's leading pump supplier, it’s always the impressive water attractions that catch our eye! We take a...

How to Install a Rainfall Shower in 5 Steps

21 July 2014

Installing a rainfall shower head in place of a standard head can create a luxurious new feel to your shower experience. Ceiling mounted versions of rainfall shower heads can...

5 ways to improve water pressure in the home

14 July 2014

Pipeline leaks, new buildings and high occupation densities in homes and commercial buildings all contribute to a decrease in mains water pressure. The team at Anchor Pumps often receive numerous...

Low Water Pressure Explained

24 April 2014

Pressure is the force by which water moves through a pipe and the measurement unit for pressure is the bar. One bar is equivalent to one atmosphere, the standard atmospheric...