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It's an often neglected component of an efficient pump system, but the suction pipe is incredibly important in ensuring that a product is transported correctly. Whether it's forgetting to include the suction pipe in your friction loss calculations, or simply ignoring the dangers of a lengthy or undersized suction pipe, too many underestimate the positive and negative effects this can have.

In our previous posts we talked about how an air operated double diaphragm (AODD) pump works, and the advantages of installing this type of pump. In this blog post we’re looking specifically at the performance of the air operated double diaphragm pumps offered by Global Pumps.

How can you know a pump is the right fit for your needs if you don’t know how it will perform under different circumstances? That’s where the performance curve comes in.

There are many different types of pumps on the market, this article will help you understand the differences between each pump type.

If you're looking to install a pump, your first consideration should be its purpose. What do you need your pump to do?

Plants and animals locate their habitats at the convenience of lakes, streams and rivers. Environmentalist Aldo Leopold in his book, “A Sand County Almanac” noted how rivers had the wisdom to choose a path that took them past large towns and cities.  When we humans started getting picky about our neighbourhoods, we had to find a way to take some of that water with us and the pump industry was born.

Continual advancements in materials and pump designs could mean that your pump is out of date. Newer pump systems benefit from innovations making them more efficient and better suited to specific applications, but that doesn't mean you have to upgrade. Sometimes this just isn't cost effective, it all depends on your budget and how well your current pump is performing.