Low water pressure

If you have problems with your shower, including low water pressure in the shower, then you will know that it is not a good way to start your day. The struggle to wash properly, the water cooling down before it reaches your body, the shampoo that you can never seem to rinse from your hair. So frustrating.  How can I... Read more

The morning shower lacking any real pressure? Bathtub taking hours to fill? Or maybe you’re dissatisfied with the inadequate performance from your combi boiler? Then you, like millions of others across the UK, might be experiencing low water pressure. Fortunately, the good news is that you don’t have to continue living this way. The cause of low water pressure in... Read more

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Plumbing is necessary for many aspects of modern life; however, if it is doing its job correctly, it should not even be noticed. This often means that plumbing is not thought about until something has already gone wrong. While you may be able to remedy a lightly-blocked toilet or slow-draining sink with a common domestic plunger, attempting to fix certain... 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