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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MP Pumps
Honda Stainless Self Priming Flomax 8
36764
$6,077.50Honda Electric Start w/ Stainless Steel self priming pump.Stainless Steel Flomax 8 pump with Honda engine are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Gas Engine Driven w/ 5 HP Honda. 316SS gas semi-trash pumps.
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MP Pumps
2CT Trash Pump
44092
$5,775.002CT Jaeger Trash Pumps, self-priming, cast iron. Pumpak for close-coupled electric motor drive provided separately.The Model 2CT is a 2" x 2" Self Priming Trash Pump which can be close coupled. This unit has cast iron construction with a ducti...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Diesel Portable High Pressure Pump
2P7XZR
23% Off Special Price $6,489.37 Regular Price $8,427.75Diesel Engine Driven Water Pump diesel engine with rope recoil. Die-cast Aluminum, Self-Priming Engine Driven Pump. Provides home fire protection with optional hose kit. Cast iron diffuser and aluminum closed impeller. Includes strainer.
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Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 5hp Irrigation
QP50B
$5,395.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QP50B-3
QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications. Home and property electric...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Trash Pump 3" gas powered
3S5XLR
$1,255.883" Gas Trash pump, AMT gas powered by LCT 208cc engine. 3" Alum. solids handling pump with cast iron impeller and wearplate. 3 qt fuel tank provides 100 min. continuous running.
Ideally suited for a variety of industrial applications including: s...
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Tsurumi
Gas powered Dewatering Semi-trash pump
TE3-50HA
$719.00Gas powered Dewatering Centrifugal pump. Heavy-duty Honda gas engine powered with oil sensor and Silicon Carbide mechanical seal provides the longest life in this class dewatering pump. 8220 GPH.Durable Rolled-Steel frame provides pump / engine ...
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Sta-Rite
5HP Sprinkler Pump Medium Head
DMJ-172
5HP Sta-rite Medium Head Self-priming centrifugal pump, electric
for sprinkler irrigation, fire protection, marine and liquid transfer. Cast iron construction with Bronze enclosed impeller. Includes drain port. Order suction port separately as a ...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
3" Diesel powered Trash Pump
3S7XZR
$8,547.81Trash pump, powered by diesel
Hatz 5 HP engine (changing in 2019 to 1B30). 3" Cast aluminum housing with Cast Iron internals.trash pump. 2.6 qt fuel tank provides 110 min. continuous running.
Ideally suited for a variety of industrial applicatio...
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AMT Pumps
Gas Hi-Pressure Fire Pump
4789-95
23% Off Special Price $1,524.17 Regular Price $1,979.44Gas Engine Driven Hi-Pressure Fire Pump ON SALE.
Self-priming high Pressure pump for lawn sprinkling, Agricultural spraying, fire fighting, pile driving, emergency water supply & pressure boosting. 2 stage, cast iron diffusers & Stainless Steel c...
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AMT Pumps
Thermoplastic pump 8460GPH Honda
382A-99
20% Off Special Price $778.60 Regular Price $973.25Honda engine water pump. Utility pump 8460 GPH for use in construction, irrigation, fire fighting, water truck & general dewatering, Calcium and magnesium chloride de-icing solutions & herbicides. Also as a disposable pump for latex blacktop seale...
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