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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Oberdorfer Pumps
1.25" Bronze gear pump
N1100XN46
$4,751.501 1/4" Bronze rotary gear pump with relief valve and close coupled to a 1 HP ODP motor.Use to pump oil and other viscous thick liquids.
1HP 115/230v ODP Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
406M Macerator Pump
406MK-04N26
$2,869.10Sewage transfer macerator chopper pump w/rubber impeller. Portable all bronze construction. Includes vacuum switch to help prevent dry running. -
Oberdorfer Pumps
N994 Gear Pump & Motor w/Relief Valve
N994RH-N26
$3,432.00Gear Pump, Oberdorfer.
Pump housings and gears are made of top quality bronze; shafts are from stainless steel 303. Bearings are designed of high performance carbon-graphite material selected for wear resistance and long service life.
Gear pumps...
1HP 115/230v 1/2" Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
N994 Gear Pump & Mtr.
N994R-N75
$1,848.60Gear Pump. Pump housings and gears are made of top quality bronze; shafts are from stainless steel 303. Bearings are designed of high performance carbon-graphite material selected for wear resistance and long service life.Gear pumps are posit...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
3/4" Bronze gear pump 1HP Oberdorfer
N970H-N76
$2,611.08Oberdorfer 3/4" Bronze rotary gear pump with relief valve and close coupled to a 1 HP 24VDC 1725 RPM motor. Often used to pump Diesel fuel. Pump housings and gears are made of top quality bronze, shafts are stainless steel 303. Bearings are made ...24vDC Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RH-N26
$2,455.70Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- 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 motor shaft by ...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor
N990H-N26
$2,276.30Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- 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 motor shaft by ...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RJ-N96
$2,483.00Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- 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 motor shaf...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RH-N76
$3,506.10Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- 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 motor shaf...
