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
Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
2852-95
25% Off Special Price $554.63 Regular Price $739.50Self-priming centrifugal pump 1/2HP
for circulating, pond, fountain, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. Self-cleaning, clog resistant impeller. Built in flapper/check valve. Handle & steel case. American made
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Flotec Pumps
Jet Pump Water well
FP4012
$555.00Corrosion resistant shallow well jet pumps are constructed of rugged fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastic, have a high resistance to sand and abrasive wear and assure years of dependable service. Ideal for shallow well applications with pumping lev...
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Wayne
Shallow Well Jet Pump
JSU50
$600.77Features and Benefits:- Heavy duty square flange motor is thermally protected to prevent overheating and universally available if replacement is ever required
- Dual voltage available (115/230), factory wired for 115 volts
- Cast iron volute fo...
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Flotec Pumps
CI Shallow well Pump 1/2
FP4112
$620.00Cast Iron shallow well jet pump water pump. 1/2 HP * Superior performance at depths to water of 25' or less. * Rugged, heavy-duty cast iron pump housing. 1-1/4" NPT suction and 1" NPT discharge pipe sizes.Ready-to-install dual voltage (115v/23... -
Sta-Rite
Shallow well Pump 1/2HP
FNC-L
Cast Iron shallow well jet pump water pump. 1/2 HP electric motor.
Also often used as a sprinkler pump with built in automatic on / off using included pressure switch.
* Superior performance at depths to water of 25' or less. * Rugged, heavy-dut...
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Sta-Rite
1/2HP Shallow Jet pump
PNC-10
1/2HP Shallow Jet pump, water well / sprinkler
FRP (Polypro) engineering plastic pump is corrosion and abrasion resistant. Built in jet is corrosion resistant Noryl nozzle and venturi. UL/CSA listed A.O. Smith motor with thermal overload. 1/2HP. ...
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Sta-Rite
1/2 HP Self priming centrifugal pump
DPCMS1
Features- 1/2hp
- Single-Phase, 115-volt, 60hz
- handle and power cord assembled
- built in flapper style check-valve
- Rugged one-piece, close-grain cast iron pump body
- rapid "single-body-fill" priming
- Powered by 56C motor, thermal overload protected
- ha...
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