Anchor Pumps

So you’ve bought a central heating pump. You’ve installed it. And now you need to get it working. But if this is your first time setting up a central heating pump, you will no doubt be confused by the variety of speed settings available. “Why do central pumps have variable speed settings?”, “Is there a special... Read more

A central heating pump is a small mechanical tool installed on your central heating system, which allows you to pump hot water around your home efficiently. But if this is the first time you’ve ever heard of a central heating pump, or you’re replacing a boiler pump for the first time, the vast number of central heating pumps on... Read more

If you are in the market for a central heating 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 central heating pumps available on the market. The criteria our engineers tested against to find the highest quality central heating pumps were the following: ... Read more

One of the most common questions we get here at Anchor Pump is: “How do I choose the correct central heating pump size for my home?” A few times we’ve even had customers sending us pipe layout diagrams, boiler metrics and insulation ratings. We say, enough. Choosing a central heating pump for the average home is... Read more

There are few things in life as important as having a good quality shower installed in your home. It’s the place you start each morning and a positive day will always start with a refreshing shower. But if your shower is lacking the required pressure, then you will always be starting the day on the wrong foot. Fortunately... 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. 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 can expect from your shower head. You... Read more

Central heating pumps are one of the most vital components of your home’s heating system. Installed alongside a boiler, a central heating pump will lie at the heart of the system, circulating hot water from the boiler to the radiators and back to the boiler to be reheated. But if this is the first time you’ve had to replace... Read more

The central heating pump is the beating heart of your central heating system, efficiently circulating hot water around your system to heat your radiators and keep your home warm. But what happens if you have a problem and the central heating pump fails? If you're a competent DIYer, this is a job you can tackle yourself if you follow... Read more

A fully working central heating pump is crucial to sufficiently heating your home. The pump increases the speed at which hot water leaves your boiler, circulates around your radiator system and then returns to your boiler. But if your pump has an airlock, then you may seriously reduce the heating capability in your home. Air locks often... Read more

As we settle into the depths of winter the weather, at some point, will take a turn for the worst. With one in six homes across England and Wales at risk of flooding, many of us will be dreading forecasts of heavy rain and storms. For some, the risk of property damage due to flooding is much greater. Using... Read more