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Admittedly, there are some things which happen in the bathroom which should stay well and truly private, for all sorts of reasons, but nonetheless, such an important room deserves to have some iconic film moments. Therefore the team at www.anchorpumps.com took on the “difficult” task to find the top 5 scenes – (we bet the tomb raider shower scene must... 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

When it comes to a day out at a theme park, as the UK's leading pump supplier, it’s always the impressive water attractions that catch our eye! We take a closer look at some of the top water rides and the impressive water pumps and pumping systems powering these great attractions! Congo River Rapids - Alton Towers, Staffordshire One of... Read more

  Installing a rainfall shower head in place of a standard head can create a luxurious new feel to your shower experience. Ceiling mounted versions of rainfall shower heads can be expensive to install, but you can achieve the same luxurious results by attaching a rainfall shower head to a shower wall outlet. Enhance your daily shower by following this... 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

Most people have experienced the frustration of low water pressure, a shower turning into a nightmare because the hose pipe is in use or dishes are being washed. Anchor Pumps aims to remedy all your issues when it comes to pumps and water pressure. One reason why your water pressure might be low is if more households are being connected... Read more

With the recent rise in prices from the majority of UK suppliers, we have pulled together our top money saving tips in an eye catching infographic to help you save on the cost of heating and water bills in 2014. Compiled from recent statistics via a number of trusted industry sources, the useful infographic highlights eye opening facts and statistics... Read more

Four of the UK’s ‘Big Six’ energy providers have recently introduced price rises of around 8% for 2013/14. This is bad news to homeowners who will already be cranking up the central heating now that winter has rolled around. Here at Anchor Pumps we understand that there is a constant need to cut down on those pricey energy bills, and... Read more

A typical family household of 3 wastes an average of 16,000 litres of clean water per year. This may sound quite excessive, however the reason for this water waste is because of the water that runs straight down the drain while you wait for warm water to flow through the tap. Most homeowners wait an average of 60 seconds for... Read more