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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Darley Pumps
Portable Fire Pumps 6.5 HP
2BE6.5H
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Darley Pumps
Portable Fire Pumps 6.5 HP Coast Guard
2BE6.5HCG
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The Darley Davey 2BE6.5HCG portable fire pump, also known as the “Affordable Portable,” offers a budget-friendly yet high-performance solution for demanding applications. With its compact design and excepti...
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Tsurumi
Gas Engine Trash Pump 3
EPT3-80RX
$1,795.00Tsurumi Heavy-duty gas engine Trash Pump with oil sensor deliver high power from a compact, reliable design. Durable Rolled-Steel frame provides pump/engine with maximum protection, perfect ease of handling or transport, and safe operation.Ca...
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Pacer Pumps
SE3SL-E6VCP Pacer 3" Water Pump
P-58-13S4 E6VCP
$1,110.90Pacer 3" Water Pump 16,800GPH. Self-Priming dewatering pump. Pacer series with Briggs & Stratton CP650 OHV gasoline engine, commercial grade with 2yr warranty. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a ...6.5 HP Learn More -
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Engine Driven Portable Pump
3G5IR
23% Off Special Price $778.47 Regular Price $1,011.00- Cast Iron Impeller and Cast Iron Volute
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AMT Pumps
Portable 3" Solid Handling Pump Diesel
3391-Z5
20% Off Special Price $6,102.15 Regular Price $7,627.69Diesel gas engine solids handling pump. The AMT solids-handling pumps offer an upgraded debris handling capability up to 3/4" solids. Cast-iron construction. Applications include high-volume liquid / water transfer, irrigation, commercial draining...
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