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Water treatment plant secures supply for SEQ community A South East Queensland town will benefit from a new water treatment plant to increase its supply of locally-treated water, after its previous plant closed due to flooding. Linville residents will enjoy a more secure supply with the completed construction of Seqwater’s new water treatment plant. The […]

Recent NSW rainfall insufficient for water allocation Despite the recent rainfall in New South Wales, the downpour has not had a massive effect on dams, leaving irrigation outlooks unchanged. Though the rains have eased droughts for some, many large water storages like Burrendong, Keepit and Lake Hume are still only around 15 per cent full.

Industry 4.0: the implications for industrial motor control Industry 4.0 is ushering in a new era for industry, with more intelligence and connectivity, combining machines, computers and the internet to make systems smarter. This has implications for industrial motor control, especially for mature technologies like soft starters. With the right technical capability (e.g. interchangeable smart

Quick payback on wear ring The installation of Vesconite Hilube polymer wear rings can result in electricity savings that more than pay for the wear ring. This was the result of a study by a large pump original equipment manufacturer (OEM) that compared energy usage on a typical submersible pump when a Vesconite Hilube wear

World’s harshest conditions create energy efficient pumps With over 50 years’ experience, AllightSykes is a market leader in the design, manufacturing and distribution of lighting, dewatering and power solutions. The company prides itself on providing robust, reliable products that make ownership and operation safe, simple and cost effective for customers. The company has built itself

Efficient operations of pump systems (Part 3) The PIA’s Australian Pump Technical Handbook is a cornerstone text for the Australian pump industry and, in our opinion, a must have for anyone who deals with pumps on a regular basis. In this ongoing series, we feature abridged chapters from the classic book to showcase the various

Raising the energy efficiency standards of pool pumps New minimum energy performance (MEP) standards for swimming pool pumps will be introduced this year, making it easier for consumers to identify and purchase more energy efficient pool pumps. Here’s what pool pump manufacturers need to know about the new regulations. There are about 1.1 million household

Vesconite Hitemp 150 lasts one year without a scratch When the team responsible for the maintenance of the irrigation system at one of South Africa’s premier golf courses was confronted with high levels of debris and pumps running dry for periods, it shifted to a high-temperature-resistant, high-wear-resistant polymer, Hitemp 150, for replacement pump bowl bushings.

Not just motors: the high-reliability TECO MV510 VSD range TECO Electric and Machinery is a market leader, well known for producing high-quality motors. Unsatisfied with producing only motors, TECO committed to the manufacture of motor drives over 20 years ago. In 2016, the company launched the TECO MV510 range of medium and high voltage drives

Vale Roger Withers Long-time pump professional Roger Withers passed away from pancreatic cancer on 15 April 2020, aged 78. A well-known figure in the Australian industry, Roger was passionate about pumps and the pump industry. He was the Owner of Regent Pumps and took great pride in the company as an Australian-owned and operated pump