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How to Test a Central Heating Pump (Expert Guide)

20 February 2023

Central heating failures are often not due to the boiler itself but to peripheral components such as pumps and motorised diverter valves. These are among the few moving parts in...

How to Clean and Maintain Your Shower Pump (And Why It’s Important!)

18 February 2023

A broken shower pump is an absolute nightmare. Waking up one morning, looking forward to your bursting, refreshing shower, only to find it’s been replaced by a lousy dribble. Nightmare...

Best Submersible Water Pumps (Expert Guide)

11 March 2016

If you are in the market for a submersible water pump, then take a look at our recommended options below. All these pumps have been tested by our in-house engineers...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

8 Steps to install a central heating pump

20 November 2014

Central heating pumps are the most vital components of any building’s heating system. They are installed alongside a boiler and lie at the heart of the entire system, circulating hot...