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
Know Your Pump Manufacturers: Fluid-o-Tech
If you have ever bought a gear water pump, an oscillating piston pump, or a rotary vane pump, there is a very good chance that you are familiar with Fluid-o-Tech. They were founded in Italy in 1948 and concentrated on the automotive, textile, aeronautic and computing industries. In 1976, they … [Read more...] about Know Your Pump Manufacturers: Fluid-o-Tech
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
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?
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
If You have an Industrial Application, We Have a Verderflex Peristaltic Pump
Peristaltic pumps are very versatile. They work by peristalsis, which is the process that pushes food down the GT tract. Since pumps don't have muscles, they use a rotor with shoes, also called wipers, lobes, or rollers. As the rotor moves, the shoe compresses the tube in a circular motion, moving … [Read more...] about If You have an Industrial Application, We Have a Verderflex Peristaltic Pump
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
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
Underwater with Quality: Tsurumi Submersible Pumps
Pump Solutions Australasia works hard to bring you the best pump options to suit most applications. To accomplish this goal, we offer a variety of different pumps manufactured by the best pump companies in the world. Tsurumi is one of these manufacturers, they build many variations and different … [Read more...] about Underwater with Quality: Tsurumi Submersible Pumps
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
Tips for the Summer: Maintaining Your Swimming Pool with a Swimming Pool Pump
A swimming pool pump is a water pump that helps keep your swimming pool clean and sanitary. There are many steps to maintaining a swimming pool, but the most important ones are dependent on a swimming pool pump that circulates water quietly, day after day, with no lapse in performance. The water is … [Read more...] about Tips for the Summer: Maintaining Your Swimming Pool with a Swimming Pool Pump
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
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
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
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
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?
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?