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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Riverside
Homelite Trash pump 3" TP3B
L1537Z
$1,860.00Riverside Trash Pump
The Riverside L1537Z Trash Pump is built to handle water mixed with solids like sticks, stones, mud, sand, and gravel. Originally branded as Homelite, these pumps are now produced under the Riverside name, retaining their du...
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Riverside
TP3H Trash pump 3"
L1602Y
$2,040.00TP3H Trash Pumps
Riverside 3" trash pumps are used where water containing solids such as sticks, stones, mud, sand, gravel and other foreign material is present. Riverside Trash pumps have the capabilities of ordinary centrifugal pumps, with the ...
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Riverside
TP3KD Diesel Trash pump 3"
L1630Y
$4,550.00TP3 diesel Trash Pumps are used where water containing solids such as sticks, stones, mud, sand, gravel and other foreign material is present. Riverside Trash pumps have the capabilities of ordinary centrifugal pumps, with the added ability to ...Kohler diesel 3" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
3" Gas Engine Trash Pump
3941-96
$2,155.81Gas Engine Driven Trash pumps is designed for applications which require high flow efficiency and solids handling capability. Dewatering pump. Obsolete see 3S9XHR. Trash Pumps are constructed of heavy duty sand cast components featuring removable ...
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Pacer Pumps
SE3XL-E8VCP
58-13X4-E8VCP
$1,416.80Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming)Pacer series with a Vanguard,Briggs & Stratton INTEK PRO OHV gasoline engine.In a Welded one piece roll cage. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or a... -
General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 7.9hp Hollow Shaft
EZ2545E
$1,094.75EZ 44 E Triplex Plunger Pump with Hollow Shaft, Flanged for Direct Couple to Electric Motors (NEMA-184TC) - Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty.- Ideal for all pressure cleaning and washing applications
- Solid ceramic plu...
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General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 7.9hp Solid Shaft
EZ2545S
$1,045.45EZ 44 S Triplex Plunger Pump with Solid Shaft - Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty.- Solid ceramic plunger design
- Flex coupling and bell housing available for direct drive
- Die-cast, anodized aluminum, oil-bath crankcase
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General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 8.2hp Solid Shaft
EZ3040S
$1,170.59EZ 44 S Triplex Plunger Pump with Solid Shaft - Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty.- Solid ceramic plunger design
- Flex coupling and bell housing available for direct drive
- Die-cast, anodized aluminum, oil-bath crankcase
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Pacer Pumps
TE3TBB E8ACG K
TE3TBBE8AC GK
$3,280.95Self-priming, light weight Trash pump, Industrial Honda gas engine driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, SS fasteners, urethane coated metal impeller and volute resist wear. Pressurized oil lubrication system protect... -
Pacer Pumps
SE3ZL-E8ICP
58-13Z4-EI8CP
$1,552.50Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming)Pacer series with Briggs & Stratton INTEK PRO OHV gasoline engine. In a Welded one piece roll cage. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a la...
