Submersible Pumps

The glory of the garden in summer can quickly be overshadowed by endless watering and wrestling with the hosepipe. When it comes to the weather, there’s usually either too much rain and flooding, or not enough, leaving your plants to wither while all your water features dry up.  Many of these common garden woes can be solved with the help... Read more

Once called “once in a thousand year” events, flooding in the UK is quickly becoming quite common. While responsibility for what is causing the common occurrence of flooding varies between warmer winters generating higher levels of precipitation and councils not properly considering floodplains when granting planning permission for new builds, the reality in Britain today is that flooding can happen... Read more

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 and are the best submersible pumps available on the market. The criteria our engineers tested against to find the highest quality submersible water pumps were the following. Number of Applications... Read more

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 poor drainage is also a risk for many. Here are a few simple steps that will protect your home from the worst of flooding. Firstly, check with the Environment Agency... Read more

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 home or business. This has been the case of many households throughout Britain during the 2014-15 winters; the wettest recorded for over a century. Many areas in the UK remain... Read more

The clocks have gone back which means winter is officially here! As the cold weather arrives, the danger of flooding re-appears for many in the UK. Last winter, we saw a mass of destruction due to heavy rainfall and rising water levels, causing extreme damage for many home owners. To ensure that effective flood protection measures are put in place... Read more

Here at Anchor Pumps, we stock a wide selection of drainage pumps from a choice of leading brands. To help you narrow down your buying decision, we take a closer look at the 5 bestselling drainage pumps sold last month here at Anchor Pumps, from key manufacturers ABS & Grundfos. 1) ABS Robusta 200TS As the name suggests, this pump... Read more

2014 has seen some of the worst flooding in the UK, with wettest winter in records dating to 1910, many homes and businesses where hit by flooding. Although winter may be over, many areas of the UK are still at risk of flooding, with torrential thunder storms expected this weekend, the team at Anchor Pumps have put together a list of essential... Read more

The types of pump needed to deal with flood water or any type of standing water due to rising river levels have to be powerful, sturdy and able to deal with very dirty liquids. Often, these flood water pumps have to be relied on to operate continuously for an extended time, usually when the householder or other property owner is unable... Read more