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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Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 10HP
10HLS TEFC
$8,865.00Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.10HP 230/1 Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 10HP
10HLT TEFC
$8,208.00Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.10HP 230/460v Learn More -
Tsurumi
Gas powered Dewatering pump
TE3-80HA
$883.00Gas powered Dewatering pump. Heavy-duty Honda GX160 gas engine powered with oil sensor and Silicon Carbide mechanical seal provides the longest life in this class dewatering pump. 15840 GPH.Durable Rolled-Steel frame provides pump / engine with ...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
3" Honda Trash Pump
3S5XHR
$1,993.25Honda 3" Trash pump, gas powered by Honda GX200 engine.
3" Alum.trash pump with cast iron impeller and wearplate. 3 qt fuel tank provides 100 min. continuous running. Includes metal roll frame. Made in USA, no trash from China. Be aware of other ...
5HP Honda Gas Powered GX160 Learn More -
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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Munro Pumps
Sprinkler pump 10HP
MU10HT
$11,376.00Sprinkler Pump. Heavy duty cast iron water pump. Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Three phase, 10 hp, 230vac,Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. MU1OHT
230/460v/3 Learn More -
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 ...
230v/1 5HP Learn More -
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Engine Driven Portable Pump
3G5AR
23% Off Special Price $689.15 Regular Price $895.00- Cast Iron Impeller and Cast Iron Volute
- Large Pump Casing
- Built-In Check Valve
- Die-cast Aluminum
- Carbon / Ceramic seal
- Roll Cage
- Rubber Foot Mounting
- Built in Check Valve
- Strainer Supplied
- B&S 5.5HP OHV Engine
- 3 Qt. Tank
- 1.4 Run Time ...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Engine Driven Portable Pump
3G5IR
23% Off Special Price $778.47 Regular Price $1,011.00- Cast Iron Impeller and Cast Iron Volute
- Large Pump Casing
- Built-In Check Valve
- Die-cast Aluminum
- Silicon Carbide, Self-Lubricated Seal with Graphite Impregnated Seat
- Dry Run Survivability
- Rubber Foot Mounting
- Built in Check Valve
- Strainer Suppli...
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AMT Pumps
Portable 3" Solid Handling Pump Diesel
3391-Z5
20% Off Special Price $6,102.15 Regular Price $7,627.69Diesel gas engine solids handling pump. The AMT solids-handling pumps offer an upgraded debris handling capability up to 3/4" solids. Cast-iron construction. Applications include high-volume liquid / water transfer, irrigation, commercial draining...
Hatz Diesel 7HP Electric Start Learn More
