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Fluid-o-Tech FG100 Series: a Small Pump-motor Unit with a Large Resume

The Fluid-o-Tech FG100 Series pump-motor unit may be small, but it packs a big punch, and it is one of the most versatile pumps in the market, and we are proud to be able to make it available to our customers across Australia. The FG100 is a type of gear water pump. It is called a “pump-motor unit” … [Read more...] about Fluid-o-Tech FG100 Series: a Small Pump-motor Unit with a Large Resume

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Which Water Pump is Right for You?

There is almost as much information about water pumps as there are water pumps. This can make it tough to decide which one is right for the job. There are a lot of subsets for pumps, too. Home pumps are rather simple, while pumps for industrial use bring many variables into the picture. When it … [Read more...] about Which Water Pump is Right for You?

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Which Water Pump is the Best for a Sump Pump?

In our last post, we covered which pumps make the best well pumps. We are going to continue this series and give some insight on which water pump works best as a sump pump. Sump pumps are usually used for one purpose: pumping water out of your basement. For sump pump use, there are three basic … [Read more...] about Which Water Pump is the Best for a Sump Pump?

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How Centrifugal Pumps Work: Advantages and Disadvantages of Centrifugal Pumps

Centrifugal pumps are fairly simple in nature. They use the kinetic energy of a motor to move liquids.  An engine is attached to the axis, which then rotates the pump impeller, which is reminiscent of an old ship’s “water wheel”. The rotation moves the water from its entry point through the casing, … [Read more...] about How Centrifugal Pumps Work: Advantages and Disadvantages of Centrifugal Pumps

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Mining Industry Pump Applications

There are many applications for pumps in the mining industry. Centrifugal pumps, slurry pumps, submersible pumps, magnetic drive pumps and diaphragm pumps are just some of the pumps used in the mining industry. Slurry Pumps Slurry pumps are usually submersible pumps, peristaltic pumps or … [Read more...] about Mining Industry Pump Applications

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Little Known Applications for Pumps in Industry

As a prolific importer of pumps in Australia, we thought it might be interesting to tell you about some uses for pumps in industry that may not be as well-known as the more popular uses. Here are a few surprising processes involving pressure, vacuum and/or flow. Dermabrasion Dermabrasion is the … [Read more...] about Little Known Applications for Pumps in Industry

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Why We Only Import from High Quality Pump Manufacturers

At Pump Solutions Australasia, we import the best pumps from around the world. We have, some would say, “gone to the ends of the earth” to find the highest quality pump manufacturers, no matter where they are located. A lot of first-timers ask our customer service people why we are so focused on … [Read more...] about Why We Only Import from High Quality Pump Manufacturers

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Lowara Pumps in the Wastewater Industry: an Overview

We are proud resellers of Lowara pumps for our customers in Perth and across Western Australia. Lowara is one of the leading pump manufacturers in the world. Lowara pumps have a global reputation as one of the most efficient and reliable clean water pumps, but did you know Lowara also manufactures a … [Read more...] about Lowara Pumps in the Wastewater Industry: an Overview

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High-Quality Pumps Keep Nuclear Plants Cool

We import high quality pumps from around the world for many applications. One of the lesser-known but extremely important applications is for nuclear power plants. They are important because it is water that keeps the core from overheating and causing a catastrophic event. Australia has its share of … [Read more...] about High-Quality Pumps Keep Nuclear Plants Cool

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Grundfos Pumps a Mainstay in the Food Industry

At Pump Solutions Australasia, we import pumps from around the world to Australia to ensure that you always get the most reliable and efficient pump for the job. When it comes to the food industry, one of our most popular manufacturers is Grundfos. Grundfos is a worldwide leader in providing pumps … [Read more...] about Grundfos Pumps a Mainstay in the Food Industry

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Five Most Common Reasons for Failure in Electric Pump Motors

We go out of our way to import the best pumps from around the world into Australia. We wish we could tell you that all you have to do is turn them on and they will run forever, but even the best pumps can develop problems. We know that problems can lead to downtime. We also know that a lot of them … [Read more...] about Five Most Common Reasons for Failure in Electric Pump Motors

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Choosing the Right Pump for Your Business

When many businesses decide they need a pump, they fail to consider a number of crucial factors. In today’s competitive business climate, many industrial plant executives ask two questions: “What is the smallest capacity we can get away with” and “How cheap can we get it?” This is not the way to … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Pump for Your Business

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Tips on Pump Packing Installation and Adjustment

If you are using a packed pump, installing and adjusting it properly can be the difference between the pump succeeding or failing. If your pump has a lantern ring, make sure to remove both the ring and the packing beneath it. Also, make sure not to damage the shaft or the bore if you use a packing … [Read more...] about Tips on Pump Packing Installation and Adjustment

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Tips for Choosing the Right Lubricant for Your Pump

If you own any kind of water or fluid pump, then of course, you have a specific purpose for it. So, whether you have peristaltic or slurry, centrifugal pumps used here in Australia, you want to make sure that they perform the best they can to accomplish your goal. An important component that … [Read more...] about Tips for Choosing the Right Lubricant for Your Pump