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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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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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... -
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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... -
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3" Trash Pump
58-73T8 E8VC K Pacer
$3,490.25Self-priming, light weight Trash pump, Industrial (Vanguard) engine driven. TE3TBBE8 VC Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester FRP, SS fasteners, urethane coated metal impeller and volute resist wear. Pressurized oil lubricati...8HP Vanguard B&S Learn More -
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TE3TBB E8HCK
58-73T8 E8HC K
$4,985.83Honda powered Trash pump, Self-priming, FRP, Industrial Honda gas engine GX driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, SS fasteners, urethane coated metal impeller and volute resist wear. Pressurized oil lubrication syste...Honda GX engine Learn More -
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
3" Engine Driven Trash Pump
13D1-GX270
23% Off Special Price $5,627.16 Regular Price $7,308.00Gorman-Rupp Engine Driven Trash pump
Designed for applications which require high flow efficiency and solid handling capability. Pumps are constructed of heavy duty sand cast aluminum components featuring replaceable ductile iron impellers and st...
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