Anchor Pumps

Installing a shower pump can be complicated. There is a range of variables a plumber must carefully consider before, during and after installation, which can often extend the time they spend in your home. As such, installing a shower pump is not cheap. However, if this is your first time installing a shower pump, and a local plumber has just... Read more

Central heating problems are often due, not to the boiler itself, but to peripheral components such as central heating pumps and motorised diverter valves. These parts are among the few moving components in the system and so are more likely to be subject to wear and failure over time. But how do you know that it’s actually the central heating... Read more

Finding out you have a broken shower pump can be a nightmare. Thankfully shower pumps can be replaced. So if you need to replace your shower pump, you're in the right place. This is the complete guide to finding a replacement for a broken shower pump. So, if you want to: - Find an exact replacement shower pump - Find... Read more

“Putting the customer first and pumping life into the industry” At Anchor Pumps, we take immense pride in our journey from a small Northwich-based operation to becoming the UK's Leading Independent Pump Distributor and Stockist. With over three decades of dedicated service, we've not only established ourselves as experts in the field but also embraced growth and innovation along the... Read more

Many people look at how to increase water pressure inside the home, yet outside in the garden warrants just as much consideration. When plants and flowers need watering, grass needs sprinkling or pools and ponds need filling and keeping clean, having adequate garden water pressure is vital to ensure the job gets done quickly and efficiently. Now, if you’re new... Read more

Are you considering adding a bathroom to your basement or another part of your home that lacks conventional plumbing? If so, a saniflo toilet might be your answer. But before you make any commitments, it’s important to understand what a saniflo system is and how it works. In this guide, we’ll answer: What is a saniflo toilet? How does a... Read more

If your shower is not forceful enough due to insufficient water pressure, then you may be considering installing a shower pump to improve the pressure.  But first, before you buy a shower pump, you need to consider whether you need a positive or negative shower pump. So how do you decide which type of shower pump you need?  Well, it... Read more

First time installing a central heating pump? If so, you’ll no doubt need to hire a plumber. Central heating pumps can be quite technical, and as the heart of your home’s heating and hot water, we highly recommend having it installed by a professional. So, how much should central heating pump installation cost? Well, to find out, we’ve turned to... Read more

Contents Basic ChecksMy Shower Pump is Making Too Much NoiseMy Shower Pump is PulsingMy Shower Pump has Too Much FlowMy Pump Keeps Turning Itself OffMy Pump is Making a Constant Humming NoiseMy Pump is Not Adding Pressure to My ShowerMy Pump Keeps Turning Itself On and OffHow to Reduce Noise Coming From Your Shower PumpThe Quietest Shower Pumps on the... Read more

Getting a decent shower in the morning shouldn’t cost too much. That said, with shower pump quality at least, you always get what you pay for.  If you’re looking to buy a shower pump, the general rule is the more expensive the shower pump, the more power you get. The more power you buy, the stronger the water flow you... Read more