Self-Priming Pump
Self priming pumps are able to pull prime after loosing prime or in some cases can run dry and initiate priming. Centrifugal pumps which SOME are called self-priming actually need to be primed the very first time and then after should hold prime or start up again if pump has retained its priming liquid in its volute. These pumps do not prime from a dry condition.
The second type of Self Priming pump is a positive displacement one and can pull prime completely on its own from often a dry condition. These would be diaphragm / mud Pumps.
Self-priming pumps all have a common limit to how high they can lift or prime. This is often 25 feet maximum and with some pumps may take up to 5 minutes. While some are limited to only a few feet vertical suction lift.
Self Prime pumps come in all materials like Cast Iron, FRP, Aluminum and Stainless. Powered by electric motors, gas / diesel engines, PTO / pedestal and air / pneumatic.
Many self priming pumps are able to handle debris / trash / solids, while others are for high pressure (fire fighting, irrigation, washdown).
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AMT Pumps
Electric Trash pump 10HP
394J-95
$4,462.50Electric Trash Pump 3" & 10HP motor.
AMT Cast Iron Sewage Trash pumps are designed for a trouble free and economical handling of solid-laden liquids and slurries. Pumps are available in three NPT port sizes; 2", 3" and 4". Cast iron construction ...
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AMT Pumps
Cast Iron Self priming 6000GPH
2821-95
25% Off Special Price $750.66 Regular Price $1,000.88Cast Iron Self priming. This line of AMT Self-priming semi-trash Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-clean...115/230v 1-1/2HP ODP Learn More -
Berkeley Pumps
Sprinkler High Pressure SSHM-2
B82456
Sprinkler pump Irrigation pump High pressure pump. 4-STAGE
The Berkeley SSHM-2 Self-Priming Pump B82456 consistently delivers high pressure performance without priming problems and delays. 4 stage sprinkler pump. Designed for minimal electrical c...
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AMT Pumps
4 Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump
6210-98
$10,625.00Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump 10HP.
4 Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump. A robust Stainless Steel SS Centrifugal self priming pump designed for a broad range of high capacity applications, including dewatering, waste pits, liquid transfer, ci...
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AMT Pumps
3 Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump
6202-98
$6,882.88Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump.
3" SS self priming electric motor pump. A robust Stainless Steel SS Centrifugal self priming pump designed for a broad range of high capacity applications, including dewatering, waste pits, liquid transfer, circ...
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AMT Pumps
82D1-XR550-X Fuel Pump
82D1XR550X
$7,566.00The Gorman-Rupp Shield-A Spark Engine Driven Flammable Liquid Handling pumps - 82D1-XR550-X Fuel Pump
(80 Series) are the safest way to handle a hazardous pumping operation is to use a pump that is designed for the job. That’s why Shield-A-Spar...
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MP Pumps
Flomax 15 FM15 Pump HDD
33578
$3,837.50Bentonite HDD replacement pump, SIMILIAR to Ditch Witch Vermeer pump. Pump kit Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. For close coupling to standard 1" shaft engine. See other models for other mounts, or driver options. see flow curve...
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Hypro Pumps
12V DC Cast Iron Gear pump
GMCV4VA-12
$1,253.0012 volt 12v DC Rotary Cast Iron Gear pump. 303 SS fasteners, steel gears. Battery powered self priming heavy duty gear pump.
Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discharge. D...
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Remco
FatBoy Demand Diaphragm Pump
5518-1E1-94A
$474.99THE PROFLO FATBOY PUMPS UP THE VOLUME WITH 7GPM 12vdc demand pump.
Demanding industrial pump environments require precise engineering and quality components. ProFlo FatBoy was designed with both. To maximize the potential of all five diaphragm ch...
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MP Pumps
FM 10 w/ 5HP Motor
28604
$6,012.50Flomax® 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using TEFC Electric Motor 5 HP. Includes base plate.
FLOMAX® 10 self-priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from height...
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