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Lowara Pumps: Among the Most Reliable and Effective in Perth

Lowara pumps have a reputation for being reliable and effective, not only in Perth, but around the world. Lowara is now a part of Xylem, a multi-national company that not only builds pumps, but is involved in numerous other manufacturing industries. Lowara pumps are imported into our Perth facility … [Read more...] about Lowara Pumps: Among the Most Reliable and Effective in Perth

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Water Pumps: Choosing the Right Pump for the Right Job

There are many different kinds of water pumps. While this list is by no means complete or definitive, we would like to give you a brief description of which pumps work the best for which applications. Centrifugal Pumps Centrifugal pumps are extremely versatile. They turn rotational energy into … [Read more...] about Water Pumps: Choosing the Right Pump for the Right Job

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What You Need to Know About Lowara Pumps

Lowara pumps have been in production since 1968. They would be acquired by ITT and finally by Xylem and are now part of Xylem. They have their own 45,000 sqm manufacturing facility and it employs 800 people. Lowara, like all companies under the ITT/Xylem umbrella, adhere to the corporate … [Read more...] about What You Need to Know About Lowara Pumps

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The Humble Water Pump: Helping to Expand Victoria’s Water Grid

While we usually use this blog to provide information about our products and manufacturers, we also like to provide some general or technical information from time to time. Today, we would like to talk about how water pumps are being used to expand Victoria’s water grid. More specifically, we would … [Read more...] about The Humble Water Pump: Helping to Expand Victoria’s Water Grid

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Lowara Pumps: The Industry Standard for Clean Water Pumps

When it comes to pumping clean water, Lowara pumps set the industry standard. Clean water pumps are usually centrifugal pumps that are made for the express purpose of transporting clean water. This makes them a natural for booster pump systems in hotels, hospitals and office buildings. Lowara … [Read more...] about Lowara Pumps: The Industry Standard for Clean Water Pumps

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How Sydney Reduced Power Costs up to 50% with New Water Pumps

The right water pump can reduce power up to 50% over an improper, old or outdated water pump. Last year, the city of Sydney was able to reduce their power costs by up to 50% in many cases simply by changing water pumps. The moves were part of an overall movement in Sydney to reduce the use of … [Read more...] about How Sydney Reduced Power Costs up to 50% with New Water Pumps

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Keeping Your Pool from Becoming a Microorganism Magnet

There are many people, possibly including you, who own a swimming pool but without the right kind of quality pump. However, it may simply be a breeding ground for all kinds of unwanted insects and microorganisms. When a pool is not in use or even when it is, when not treated properly, all kinds of … [Read more...] about Keeping Your Pool from Becoming a Microorganism Magnet

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Is the Grundfos S-tube the Wastewater Pump of the Future?

We have seen a lot of water pumps over the years, and most of them fall into distinct categories. Grundfos, however, now offers a pump that is in its own category. It is called the S-tube. The S-Tube is designed for wastewater processing, and combines the designs of a few different types of pump to … [Read more...] about Is the Grundfos S-tube the Wastewater Pump of the Future?

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How to Make the Best Coffee in the World

Water pumps come in all shapes and sizes, but Fluid-o-Tech has come up with a way to make your coffee infinitely better. It is called the F-Caffe, and it is a nanofiltration system that you can install on your coffee machine. The F-Caffe is technically a reverse osmosis pump. Your water affects … [Read more...] about How to Make the Best Coffee in the World

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What is BIM-MEPAus and What Does it Mean to You?

One market segment that has a high demand for water pumps in Perth is builders. In March 2011, an initiative was formed and an alliance was signed between the Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors Association (ACMA) and Pump Industry Australia (PIA) to create a standard pump to be used as a … [Read more...] about What is BIM-MEPAus and What Does it Mean to You?

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Grundfos Leads the Way with Energy Saving Pumps

Sometimes, what happens thousands of miles away in Vancouver, British Columbia, can have an impact on water pumps in Perth, Australia. British Columbia is as cold as Australia is hot. They are mountainous while Australia is mostly shoreline, coastal cities and towns, and bushland, with the … [Read more...] about Grundfos Leads the Way with Energy Saving Pumps

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Manufacturer Spotlight: RAN Double Diaphragm Pumps

We import water pumps from all over the world into Australia. RAN pumps are made in Istanbul, Turkey, and sold on every continent. They specialise in diaphragm pumps, and manufacture both air operated and electro-mechanical diaphragm pumps. Diaphragm pumps are used in many industries, such as food, … [Read more...] about Manufacturer Spotlight: RAN Double Diaphragm Pumps

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Pump Solutions Australasia and Tsurumi: Aerator Pumps for your Wastewater and Aquafarm Needs

At Pump Solutions Australasia, we carry a full line of Tsurumi aerator pumps. Aerator pumps are submersible water pumps that inject air into water. They are used primarily for wastewater treatment and for aerating water in ponds or aquafarms, but can be used anywhere water lacks oxygen, often … [Read more...] about Pump Solutions Australasia and Tsurumi: Aerator Pumps for your Wastewater and Aquafarm Needs

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Pumping Water out of Your Basement After a Flood

In the water pump business, you always get a lot of calls for information whenever there is a flood. People wonder if it could happen here, and what kind of equipment they will need if it does. We would like to extend our support and our condolences to everyone affected by the recent floods in … [Read more...] about Pumping Water out of Your Basement After a Flood

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A Simple Guide to Pumps: Part 2

In part 1, we covered some different pumps. In this article, we will continue to introduce you to the various pumps we offer in Australia. Always remember to contact us by phone or email if you have any questions we can answer. This is meant to be a very general guide to give consumers an idea of … [Read more...] about A Simple Guide to Pumps: Part 2

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Introducing the Grundfos MAGNA3 Line of Circulator Pumps

One of our favourite lines of water pumps is from Denmark, Northern Europe. The company’s name is Grundfos. Grundfos has been making pumps since 1945. They have a long-standing reputation for quality workmanship and impeccable engineering. As you may know from our Manufacturers page, Pump Solutions … [Read more...] about Introducing the Grundfos MAGNA3 Line of Circulator Pumps

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9 Tips for Water Pump Safety

We at Pump Solutions Australasia would like to remind everyone to take the extra time to learn about pump safety. Water pumps don’t seem like they are dangerous, but they can cause a lot of water damage, personal injury, or even death if not operated properly. We would like to give you some tips on … [Read more...] about 9 Tips for Water Pump Safety

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Pump Solutions Australasia Introduces the Grundfos ALPHA2

Pump Solutions Australasia, is proud to announce that we have added a new member to our family of high quality pumps in Australia: the Grundfos ALPHA2. The ALPHA2 is a small circulator pump that is designed for circulating water and other liquid through a heating system. We will tell you more about … [Read more...] about Pump Solutions Australasia Introduces the Grundfos ALPHA2

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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?