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
Cast Iron Self priming 6000GPH
2821-95
25% Off Special Price $750.66 Regular Price $1,000.88Cast Iron Self priming. This line of AMT Self-priming semi-trash Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-clean...115/230v 1-1/2HP ODP Learn More -
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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AMT Pumps
2" Electric Diaphragm Trash Pump
338E-96
23% Off Special Price $2,646.64 Regular Price $3,437.19New model 338E-96 Powered by 1.5HP electric motor. AMT 2" Diaphragm pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. ALSO AVAILABLE IN 1-PHASE,115/230V Often referred to as ...
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AMT Pumps
Irrigation pump
379B-95
20% Off Special Price $893.35 Regular Price $1,116.691.5HP Irrigation pump feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All irrigation pump models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage irrigation pump models feature a ...
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AMT Pumps
SS Centrifugal Pump
429D-98
23% Off Special Price $1,185.46 Regular Price $1,539.56AMT 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE) and are recommended for use with nonflammable liqui...115/230v 1-1/2HP Learn More -
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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AMT Pumps
Self Priming 316SS Pump
2762-98
20% Off Special Price $1,767.15 Regular Price $2,208.94Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capable of handling up t...1.5HP 115/230v Learn More -
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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