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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Tsurumi
Electric Diaphragm Pump 3"
TD5E-300
$2,309.00Tsurumi Heavy-duty Electric diaphragm Pump deliver high power from a compact, reliable design. Durable Rolled-Steel frame provides pump/engine with perfect ease of handling or transport, and safe operation.
Push Handle / Wheel Kit and Lifting Ba...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump 1"
N990H-T47
$6,037.631" Close coupled bronze rotary gear pump with motor. 1.5HP
- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the mo...
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Wayne
1-1/2 HP Lawn Sprinkling Pump
WLS150
$1,211.28Sprinkler pump designed to operate underground sprinkling systems, draw water from well, lake or ponds for lawn watering, pool filling or any other applications where high water volume is needed. 4860gph. All motors are wired 230V. The 3/4, 1 and ...
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Sta-Rite
Convertible Jet Pump 1.5HP
PLF
Convertible Jet Pump, used for shallow or deep water well. Also used as a lawn sprinkler pump. The performance-proven PL Series is constructed to be lightweight and extremely resistant to sand and abrasive wear, it performs best on all deep wel...115/230v Learn More -
Berkeley Pumps
B3TPMS Centrifugal Pump 1.5HP/1ph
B54586
Berkeley B3TPMS pump B54586
The type B, pumps are built for continuous dependable performance and ease of repair. Ideal for transfer applications, standby fire protection, dewatering and irrigation. Flows to 550 GPM, Heads to 180 feet.
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MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
26553
$2,075.00FM8 pump cast iron. Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 1.5 HP1.5HP 115/230v CI Learn More
EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump
JEU150615D1C
20% Off Special Price $1,086.52 Regular Price $1,358.15The EBARA JEU150615D1C is a 1 1/2 HP self-priming stainless steel jet pump from the JEU Pro Steel series, built for dependable performance and continuous-duty service where corrosion resistance is required. NSF certified if needed. Its self-primin...
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Franklin Pumps
FBSE-150-S pump
92931015
Call For PriceSelf priming centrifugal water pump with built-in check valve. Casing: Cast Iron; 2" NPT suction & discharge; semi-open impeller Motor: CSA approved; equipped with stainless steel shaft and automatic thermal overload protection. Square flange ...1.5HP 115/230v Learn More
Sta-Rite
Convertible Jet Pump 1.5HP
PLF PKG1-24N
Convertible Jet Pump, used for shallow or deep water well. Also used as a lawn sprinkler pump. The performance-proven PL Series is constructed to be lightweight and extremely resistant to sand and abrasive wear, it performs best on all deep well i...
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Sta-Rite
1 1/2 hp Pro Storm
DS3HF-01
The Pro Storm Series of cast iron sprinklers offer superior unmatched performance, available in 1 HP through 2 1/2 HP models. The Pro Storm offers “single-body-fill” priming to 25-foot lifts, in less than 5 minutes! The Pro Storm models DS2 no...
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