7 things you didn’t know about flood insurance

If you have a property that’s in a flood-prone area, the chances are you’ll need to take out flood insurance. With over 15,000 homeowners making claims last year alone, it’s important to remember that anyone can get flooded – yes, … Continue reading

How to install a sump pump

More and more householders are making use of their basements to provide extra accommodation. Rather than trying to keep water out completely in order to keep the area dry, most conversions now rely on a system that allows water to … Continue reading

How to choose the right sump pump

Converting basements and cellars into living space has become increasingly popular in recent years. But for them to be usable, it’s important that they stay dry throughout the year. In most cases this means installing sump pumps. Many basements use … Continue reading

How to replace a central heating pump

In any ‘wet’ central heating system, it’s the circulation pump that is one of the most likely components to fail. This is hardly surprising, as a central heating pump works pretty hard. When your pump needs replacing, you may be … Continue reading

Grundfos release new Grundfos Alpha 3 range

Pump Sales Direct is excited to announce the release of the new Grundfos Alpha 3 range. This fantastic new addition to the Grundfos range of high-quality and energy-efficient pumps will be available soon directly from our website. The Grundfos Alpha … Continue reading

GM Treble become sole UK distributor of Gusher Pumps

Pump Sales Direct is pleased to announce that our key supplier, GM Treble, is now the sole distributor for Gusher Pumps in the UK. As manufacturers of a diverse range of pumps, including close-coupled, end suction centrifugal, immersion, self-priming pumps … Continue reading

How to test your central heating pump

With the summer soon coming to an end, the nights will start drawing in and you’ll start looking for comforts again to keep you warm and cosy throughout those cold winter evenings. That’s right – sooner or later, it’ll be … Continue reading

The basic central heating terms you need to know

Central heating makes a huge difference to how comfortable our homes are in winter. However, installing a central heating system can be quite a large undertaking, especially for those new to the world of boilers and central heating pumps. Here … Continue reading

Maintenance tips: Preventing a plumbing disaster

There are times when problems will occur with your plumbing and you will need to call out an engineer to check what the issue is and resolve it. This can often be costly and inconvenient, resulting in your having to … Continue reading