Anchor Pumps

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

With the Grundfos UPS 15-50 and UPS 15-60 now obsolete, we take a closer look at the two replacement options for these pumps… Grundfos UPS2 The Grundfos UPS 2 15-50/60 Universal Replacement Pump is a compact high efficiency EuP 2015 compliant pump, directly replacing the old  UPS 15-50 & UPS 15-60. The pump has all the advantages and energy cost... 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

Water is the most valuable natural resource on the planet! Although almost three-quarters of the globe is covered by water, the vast majority of it is unsuitable for drinking purposes or for making use of in other ways. Water that can be utilised for human benefit is often in short supply, with expensive man-made resources such as dams and reservoirs... Read more

There is nothing quite as invigorating as standing under the water spray of a powerful shower. As the name suggests, your power shower should provide a much stronger water flow than a standard electric model and in order to create a strong enough water pressure to create that powerful flow, a shower pump is regularly required!  As the cost of... Read more

Looking for bathroom inspiration? If ultimate luxury is your goal, then check out some of these incredibly lavish bathrooms for ideas. They may be amongst the world's most expensive and over the top, but if money were no object - we’d have a golden loo too!  The Golden Bathroom A Hong Kong jeweller has created an incredible £2.4 million pound... Read more

  Central heating systems are an integral part of every home. They heat the radiators that provide warmth during the winter. They heat the water that makes showering a pleasant part of your rise and shine routine. And, if you’re lucky, they can even heat the water that warms your bathroom floor as you brush your teeth. But, have you... Read more

Most shower pumps are designed for domestic use, with the aim of boosting water pressure to between 1.0 and 4.0 bar. Often, a pump designed for multiple use in a larger house can be installed in leisure centres or small commercial properties. With a wide range of shower pumps available from a variety of different brands, it can be difficult to choose... Read more

To ensure the ultimate showering experience, installing a shower pump is a must. There are a number of simple rules that need to be followed when you are carrying out this task, which should make the job as straight-forward as possible! Firstly, it is vital that you check that you have enough pressure in your water system. Positive head shower... Read more