Pump Solutions Australasia

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Introducing: the Flexibore 100 Series Hose

We import the finest pumps into Australia from around the world. What you may not know is that we also have access to every heart associated with pumps and with pumping water. One such product is a pump accessory the Flexibore 100 Series hose. The Flexibore 100 series hose is the most … [Read more...] about Introducing: the Flexibore 100 Series Hose

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Saving Energy in Industrial Pumping Processes

As prolific importers of pumps into Australia, we work hard to stay current on issues that affect our customers. In the industrial sector, a sizeable amount of technology development is being directed toward saving energy in industrial and pumping processes. In fact, many scientists and engineers … [Read more...] about Saving Energy in Industrial Pumping Processes

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Anyone Can Sell Pumps, but Do They Offer These Services?

There are a lot of businesses selling pumps in Australia. Some do a great job while some are, to be polite, not so great. Some have high-quality products while others sell price point products that seem like a great bargain until they are actually put into use. At Pump Solutions Australasia, we … [Read more...] about Anyone Can Sell Pumps, but Do They Offer These Services?

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Why it is Important to Test Pump Efficiency

As a leading importer of pumps in Australia, we work with a lot of wastewater plants and other large operations. When we provide pumps or pumping systems, we always aim to help improve pump efficiency, reliability and longevity. Here is why it is so important to test the efficiency of your … [Read more...] about Why it is Important to Test Pump Efficiency

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Overcome These Barriers for Wastewater Plant Efficiency

We have provided pumps and pumping systems for numerous wastewater plants across Australia. We thought it might be helpful to tell you about these barriers to increasing wastewater plant efficiency and how to overcome them. Is it Really Funding? Sometimes it seems like it is impossible to get the … [Read more...] about Overcome These Barriers for Wastewater Plant Efficiency

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Gorman Rupp Pumps: 84 Years and Counting

Gorman Rupp Pumps is another one of our trusted manufacturers. When we import pumps into Australia from other countries, we make sure we have done our homework. We thoroughly vet manufacturers to make sure that they have a strong track record of providing the finest products and customer service in … [Read more...] about Gorman Rupp Pumps: 84 Years and Counting

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Outsourcing Maintenance: Why it is Better than In-House Maintenance

While many know us only as a prolific importer of pumps in Australia, we also offer a full menu of maintenance services. We import the best high quality pumps from around the world, but even a high quality pump is worthless if it is not properly maintained. From mining to manufacturing to massive … [Read more...] about Outsourcing Maintenance: Why it is Better than In-House Maintenance

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If You Like Our Pumps, You’ll Love Our Services

At Pump Solutions Australasia, we don’t just sell pumps: we provide solutions. That is why we also provide services for all pumping systems and pumps. Here is a general idea of what we do besides importing and selling pumps. Repair Shop Whether you have a small submersible dewatering pump, a … [Read more...] about If You Like Our Pumps, You’ll Love Our Services

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Why Engineers are Risk Averse and Why We Agree With Them

If you have ever checked out the “about us” section here, you will notice that we were founded by a migrant German engineer who was responsible for many major innovations, including the system still in use for transporting fish at the Geraldton Fish Market. While we now concentrate on importing the … [Read more...] about Why Engineers are Risk Averse and Why We Agree With Them

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Pumps and Pumping Systems: How to Manage Life-Cycle Costs

We provide a lot of pumps for many different industries in Australia. Our customers represent a diverse cross-section of different industries. But if there’s one thing they all have in common, it’s that everyone is concerned about the costs of their pumping systems. However, many are concerned … [Read more...] about Pumps and Pumping Systems: How to Manage Life-Cycle Costs

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Root Cause Analysis: the Five P’s System and How it Relates to Pumping Systems

At Pump Solutions Australasia, we don’t just sell pumps: we provide pumping solutions. And one of the best solutions to a major problem is called root cause analysis. When a part goes bad, it is tempting to just replace it and keep going. But what about the underlying problem? What made the part go … [Read more...] about Root Cause Analysis: the Five P’s System and How it Relates to Pumping Systems

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Submersible Pumps: an Irreplaceable Commodity

For most homeowners and in many industrial operations, submersible pumps are probably the first thought that comes to mind when someone says “pump.” These pumps are the first choice for dewatering applications from the smallest home dewatering pump to large submersible pumps used in mining … [Read more...] about Submersible Pumps: an Irreplaceable Commodity

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Don’t Let Inefficient Pumps Raise Your HVAC Costs

At Pump Solutions Australasia, we import a wide variety of pumps from around the world. We are even the sole importer in Australia for many manufacturers. We focus so much on quality because we want to bring you the most efficient and reliable pumps we can for any operation. That way, we save you … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Inefficient Pumps Raise Your HVAC Costs

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Pump Solutions Australasia: More than Just Selling Pumps

At Pump Solutions Australasia, we take our name seriously. We don’t just sell pumps; we provide solutions. From the smallest submersible pump to a multi-million dollar wastewater treatment facility, we provide entire pump systems. We work with manufacturers such as Lowara, Speck, Becker, … [Read more...] about Pump Solutions Australasia: More than Just Selling Pumps

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How Shortcuts can Lead to Expensive Pump Failure

We import the finest pumps from all over the world into Australia. To the casual observer, it may seem that we could stand to handle some cheaper pumps that can “do the job just as well” as the high quality pumps we offer. But the reality is that cheap pumps don’t “do the job just as well.” As a … [Read more...] about How Shortcuts can Lead to Expensive Pump Failure

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Centrifugal Pump Operation: Part 2

In part two of Centrifugal Pump Operation, we are going to continue where Part 1 left off. We gave some general information and covered multiple centrifugal pump operation in series. We are going to cover parallel operation and beyond. Parallel Centrifugal Pump Operation When two centrifugal … [Read more...] about Centrifugal Pump Operation: Part 2

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Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps: What They Are and What They Do.

As a prolific importer of pumps into Australia, we import air operated double diaphragm (AODD) pumps for a variety of applications. We would like to tell you about how they work without bogging you down in too many technical terms and then tell you about some of the applications for AODD … [Read more...] about Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps: What They Are and What They Do.

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Submersible Pumps: Not Just for Flooded Homes

Submersible pumps are one of the most popular pumps in the domestic market but they are also extremely versatile and popular for many industrial applications. Submersible pumps are so named because they are hermetically sealed in their casing and are then submerged in the fluid they are … [Read more...] about Submersible Pumps: Not Just for Flooded Homes

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Why We are So Dedicated to Great Customer Service

We import the finest pumps from around the world into Australia. If that was our only focus, we feel like we would be ahead of the curve when it comes to helping so many different industries stay up and running. But we decided from the beginning, back in 1990, that the best pumps in the world aren’t … [Read more...] about Why We are So Dedicated to Great Customer Service

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Metering Pumps: Some Helpful Facts

We import the world’s finest pumps into Australia for use in many different industries. There are many different types of pumps for many different purposes. One of the most precise is called a metering pump. Metering pumps are pumps that are made to move a precise amount of fluid in a precise … [Read more...] about Metering Pumps: Some Helpful Facts

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Dewatering for the Mining Industry: a Case Study

At Pump Solutions Australasia, we specialise in importing the finest pumps in the world. While we even offer pumps for homes and home construction, no industry is too large for us. One of our favourite industries is the mining industry. We have a lot of experience in providing a “one-stop” solution … [Read more...] about Dewatering for the Mining Industry: a Case Study

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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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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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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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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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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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How Verderflex Pumps Help Make Wine

Verderflex has a reputation for making the best peristaltic pumps in the industry. That is why we distribute Verderflex pumps. We only import the best pumps from around the world because we know that downtime can cost you money. We know that you need the most efficient, reliable pumps for all … [Read more...] about How Verderflex Pumps Help Make Wine

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Clean Water Pumps for Drinking Water

Clean water pumps for drinking water have to be built to high sanitation standards. That’s why we offer Lowara Pumps for moving drinking water. Lowara has been in business for more than forty years. They are now part of Xylem Incorporated. At Pump Solutions Australasia, we only handle what we feel … [Read more...] about Clean Water Pumps for Drinking Water

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Manufacturer’s Spotlight: Tsurumi Pumps

Most people in the industry agree: the world’s best submersible pumps are made by Tsurumi. Is Tsurumi’s reputation warranted? We think it is. And here’s why. History of Tsurumi Pumps Tsurumi was founded in 1924 in Osaka, Japan, under the name “Tsurumi Shokai.” They started out by manufacturing … [Read more...] about Manufacturer’s Spotlight: Tsurumi Pumps

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Product Spotlight: Fluid-o-Tech Gear Pumps

If you are looking for a gear water pump, we have the best brand in the world: Fluid-o-Tech. As we mentioned in our “manufacturer’s spotlight” post about Fluid-o-Tech, they were established in Italy in 1948 by founder Franco Andreis as “Andreis s.r.l.” Franco would turn the company over to his son, … [Read more...] about Product Spotlight: Fluid-o-Tech Gear Pumps

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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