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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 beginnings 70 years ago, the company has grown and now produces 16 million pumps annually and employs 19,000 people in 55 different countries. Grundfos is one of the world's leading... Read more

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 three root causes: Pump Problems The following issues can frequently be caused by problems with your central heating pump: • Humming from radiators • Radiators cold upstairs but hot downstairs... Read more

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 impressive water systems behind the top ten fountains in the world! Trevi Fountain, Rome Completed in 1762, the Trevi Fountain in Rome is one of the city's must-see sculptures. At... Read more

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 have some iconic film moments. Therefore the team at www.anchorpumps.com took on the “difficult” task to find the top 5 scenes – (we bet the tomb raider shower scene must... 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

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 closer look at some of the top water rides and the impressive water pumps and pumping systems powering these great attractions! Congo River Rapids - Alton Towers, Staffordshire One of... Read more

  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 be expensive to install, but you can achieve the same luxurious results by attaching a rainfall shower head to a shower wall outlet. Enhance your daily shower by following this... Read more

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 phone calls from customers asking questions about improving water pressure, therefore our expert team have put together the 5 ways we suggest improving your water pressure at home, along with... Read more

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 pressure on Earth at sea level. This is also defined as the force needed to lift water to a height of 10 metres through a pipe. Structural factors The water... Read more

Most people have experienced the frustration of low water pressure, a shower turning into a nightmare because the hose pipe is in use or dishes are being washed. Anchor Pumps aims to remedy all your issues when it comes to pumps and water pressure. One reason why your water pressure might be low is if more households are being connected... Read more