How to avoid basement flooding

Converting a basement or cellar, or even excavating a new one, is an increasingly popular way of extending your property. It can provide you with more living space, a home cinema, an office or any number of other things. But … 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 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

How to hide bathroom plumbing

Some people are happy with exposed pipework when they are renovating their bathroom and giving it a period look; indeed, this can fit with an antiquated scheme. Many of us, however, want a sleek, streamlined look in which pipes are … Continue reading

World Water Day 2016: 5 ways to save on your water bill

With World Water Day coming up on the 22nd March, we will celebrate the contributions that water makes to sustainable development, social well-being and growth. This year, acknowledge its importance with us at Pump Sales Direct by taking five effective … Continue reading

5 plumbing blogs to follow in 2016

When you are gearing up to start a plumbing project, it really can help to get some tips from the pros to get you through. The internet is positively packed with plumbing blogs, so we’ve done the hard work for … Continue reading

How to bleed a radiator in your central heating system

If your radiators are not heating up thoroughly, it could be that they simply need bleeding. Ineffective radiators can put a strain on your central heating system, including heating pumps such as the Wilo central heating pump from Pump Sales … Continue reading

How to install a central heating pump

Changing a central heating pump may sound like a major task. However, it’s not as difficult as you think and is a task that can easily be undertaken by a competent DIYer. We’ve created a step-by-step guide to show how to … Continue reading

Does turning our heating on and off save us money?

Most of us control our heating systems using a timer so that they come on two or three times a day, then switch off again automatically. We have been asked in the past, ‘does turning our heating on and off save … Continue reading