Anchor Pumps Blog

How to Lower Your Central Heating Bill in 2016

12 January 2016

Reducing the amount you spend on heating your home doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your level of comfort. By making sure your insulation, thermostat and central heating system are...

Why you need a submersible pump this flooding season

04 January 2016

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...

How to increase shower water pressure

30 October 2015

Many houses suffer from low water pressure, and this can be frustrating when it comes to enjoying a great shower. Low pressure can be due to many reasons, from blocked or...

Bleeding Central Heating Systems and Radiators

27 October 2015

Central heating systems are designed to keep our homes warm, but they don’t always work as effectively as they could do. If your radiators are not heating up properly, it...

Q&A with Saniflo Pumps

28 August 2015

Here at Anchor Pumps, building long lasting relationships with all of our trusted manufacturers is extremely important. Saniflo is the latest brand to join the Anchor Pumps family and to celebrate...

5 Things you need to know before buying a shower pump

17 August 2015

Shower pumps boost domestic water pressure and the performance of a shower. They can be adapted to anyone’s personal preference for a shower: some people like high-velocity water hurling at...

Summer Flooding Tips to Protect your Home from Floods

11 August 2015

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...

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...

Anchor Pumps Launch Range of Emergency Flood Kits

22 May 2015

Coping with a sudden flood and its aftermath can often be a difficult experience. It takes time, knowledge and the correct equipment to restore some level of normality to your...