Questions & Answers

12 September 2025

When you buy a pump, you’re not just thinking about the upfront cost—you’re thinking about how long it will last, how often it will break down, and how much time you’ll spend fixing it. That’s where Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) comes in.

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05 September 2025

A clear, practical guide to managing inlet (suction) pressure on air-operated double-diaphragm (AODD) pumps—based on widely accepted OEM guidance and field experience.

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06 September 2016

The short answer is 'Yes'.

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08 August 2016

Global Pumps offers a complete range of plastic and aluminium diaphragm pumps.

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01 August 2016

Global Pumps has branch office just outside of Melbourne which services the VIC area for peristaltic pumps. The team at Global Pumps are very willing to help.

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02 June 2016

Global Pumps have a range of sulphuric acid pumps.

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17 May 2016

We recommend using a non-metallic pump. Global Pumps offers a range of non-metallic pumps including the Techniflo mag drive pumps and the Affetti plastic pumps.

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11 May 2016

Global Pumps offers a wide range of specialty pumps for harsh pumping applications.

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11 May 2016

Somewhat, If the motor and pump are running backwards, the pump can often still move water, and the water will flow the normal direction through the pump but you will get up to 30% of the designed flow. (this does depend on the application)

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10 May 2016

A peristaltic pump, used at low speeds.

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