Gibbons’ pumps come to the rescue – at our own premises!

Overnight thunderstorms meant Gibbons staff arriving for work on Thursday morning were greeted by the sight of a half-flooded car park, wit...

What's wrong with my swimming pool pump?

A swimming pool pump does the vital job of keeping the water clean and safe, but what if yours begins to malfunction? Here are some of the...

Carbon emissions have stopped growing, but energy efficiency must not

The growth of carbon emissions all but stopped for the first time in a decade last year, according to a report from global oil company BP. ...

Did your swimming pool pump survive the winter?

As much of Britain looks forward to temperatures of over 20°C this weekend, we’re approaching that time of year when swimming pool owners w...

How to drain a swimming pool

To enquire about our extensive Lowara pumps range, including the DIWA submersible pump, call Steven on 01621 868138 or email steven...

How does rewinding an electric motor affect its efficiency?

When an electric motor fails, the user must decide whether to replace or rewind their equipment - a decision that’s been the cause of much ...

Problem of non-compliant pumps entering the UK to be addressed

Progress is being made in the fight to restrict non-compliant pumps entering the UK market, according to a recent report from H&V News ...

Why manufacturers must boost maintenance budgets

In recent years, manufacturers have dedicated less and less money to maintenance budgets as competition gro ws, margins become tighter and ...

5 golden rules of centrifugal pump maintenance

If you’d like to properly maintain your pumps but lack the time or personnel to carry it out, let an experienced provider such as Gi...

70% of companies on the way to ESOS compliance

Friday 29 th January marked the final deadline for organisations to notify the Environment Agency of compliance with their Energy Savings ...

How to overcome the ‘economic hangover’ in 2016

British manufacturers are facing an ‘economic hangover’, with faltering confidence from 2015 expected to continue during the early part of ...

How UK leisure centres could save £70 million each year

Leisure facilities across Britain could save as much as £70 million between them by improving energy efficiency by just 10 per cent, accord...

What happens when a pump runs dry?

We’re often asked what happens when a pump runs dry, and it’s never good news. Operating a pump without liquid can cause significant damag...

4 ways to control pump flow

As well as a comprehensive range of pumps for most applications, Gibbons also supply, install and maintain ABB drives as part of o...

How to solve centrifugal pump discharge problems

If your centrifugal pump isn’t discharging properly, there are a number of potential faults and solutions. Here we examine some of the most...

Protect your pumps this winter

The wintry weather arrived with a vengeance over the weekend, as many people across the UK experienced snow, high winds and sub-zero temper...

What is a self-priming pump?

Most pumps must be primed before use, in order to remove air from the suction line and replace it with liquid. If this is not done, the pum...

How to select the right pump for your application

When ordering a pump , whether it’s surface mounted, submersible or for a swimming pool, there’s certain information you should provide to ...

Submersible dirty water pumps for floodwater and more

We’re well into autumn now, and for much of the UK that means it’s only a matter of time before the wet weather arrives. For some people, h...

What is retrofitting?

We have a proven track record of improving energy efficiency and extending the service life of equipment via our retrofitting service. ...