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
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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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Honda GX160 High Pressure water pump
2P5XHR
20% Off Special Price $1,491.75 Regular Price $1,864.69High-Pressure Water Pump Powered by Honda GX160
The Gorman-Rupp 2P5XHR is a self-priming, high-head water pump designed for irrigation, fire protection, and other demanding water applications. Powered by a Honda GX160 commercial-grade engine, thi...
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Pacer Pumps
ISP2WL E950 Stainless Engine Drive Pump
58-62W4-E950
$1,735.00Stainless Steel Self-Priming Potable Water Centrifugal Pump Gas engine powered,
Food grade Pump casing is made of 304 stainless steel. Internal parts are glass reinforced polyester or glass reinforced polypropylene. All pumps include a built-in c...
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Riverside
TP2B Trash pump 2"
L1540W
$1,504.00Trash Pumps are used where water containing solids such as sticks, stones, mud, sand, gravel and other foreign material is present. Trash pumps have the capabilities of ordinary centrifugal pumps, with the added ability to handle solids of up to a...
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Pacer Pumps
SE2RL-E950
58-12R4 E950
$716.45Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series with gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools, fire fighters camp ...
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Pacer Pumps
SE2UB-E5ICP
58-12U2 E5ICP
$645.15Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming)Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming)Pacer series with gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a larg... -
Pacer Pumps
SE2UL-E950
58-12U4 E950
$716.45Pacer Pump Self-Priming, salt brine. Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series with gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a large volume of water needs to...
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Pacer Pumps
SE2RL-E5HCP
58-12R4-E5HCP
$1,281.10Pacer gas engine water pump. Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series with Honda gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools, fire fighters camp water tenders, brine so...5HP Honda Learn More -
Riverside
TP2H Trash pump 2"
L1601Z
$1,381.00Trash Pumps are used where water containing solids such as sticks, stones, mud, sand, gravel and other foreign material is present. Trash pumps have the capabilities of ordinary centrifugal pumps, with the added ability to handle solids of up to a...
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Pacer Pumps
SE2UB-E5HCP 2" Pacer water Pump
58-12U2-E5HCP
$1,281.10Pacer series S water pump. Solid FRP construction. Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming), with gasoline engine. Great pump for contractors removing water from basements, ditches, dike, salt brine de-icing, swimming pools or ...
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