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
82D1-XR550-X Fuel Pump
82D1XR550X
$7,566.00The Gorman-Rupp Shield-A Spark Engine Driven Flammable Liquid Handling pumps - 82D1-XR550-X Fuel Pump
(80 Series) are the safest way to handle a hazardous pumping operation is to use a pump that is designed for the job. That’s why Shield-A-Spar...
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Pacer Pumps
Centrifugal Pump
SE2HL-D3.0C
15% Off Special Price $1,359.15 Regular Price $1,599.00Pacer S pump 58-12H4 D3.0C close coupled to a TEFC 3hp motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. Widely used to transfer and spray de-icing / anti-icing solutions, such as calcium chlori...
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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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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Honda GX160 High Pressure water pump
2P5XHR
20% Off Special Price $1,491.75 Regular Price $1,864.69High-Pressure Water Pump Powered by Honda GX160
The Gorman-Rupp 2P5XHR is a self-priming, high-head water pump designed for irrigation, fire protection, and other demanding water applications. Powered by a Honda GX160 commercial-grade engine, thi...
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AMT Pumps
Self Priming Dewatering Pump
2766-95
23% Off Special Price $1,023.48 Regular Price $1,329.19AMT Self-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 ...3HP 230/460v Learn More -
Sta-Rite
Irrigation Pump 2-1/2HP
DHHG-53L
Irrigation Pump Fountain Pumps. Sta-Rite - DHHG-53L Irrigation pump: Irrigation Pump 230v. High Head Self-priming centrifugal pump for irrigation, fire protection, marine and liquid transfer, water reclaim and water-tank delivery systems.. Cast ir...
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MP Pumps
FM 15 Bronze Pump End Only
21371
$8,012.50Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Gas Engine Driven Pump end only PEO for use with a 1" diameter crankshaft. For mounting to a gas engine. Also available in pedestal mount or for NEMA JM motor mounts. See other models. See fl... -
Pacer Pumps
Centrifugal Pump
SE2HL-C3.0C
15% Off Special Price $1,706.72 Regular Price $2,007.90Pacer S pump 58-12H4 C3.0C close coupled to a TEFC 3hp motor.
Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. Widely used to transfer and spray de-icing / anti-icing solutions, such as calcium chlor...
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Pacer Pumps
ISP2WL E950 Stainless Engine Drive Pump
58-62W4-E950
$1,735.00Stainless Steel Self-Priming Potable Water Centrifugal Pump Gas engine powered,
Food grade Pump casing is made of 304 stainless steel. Internal parts are glass reinforced polyester or glass reinforced polypropylene. All pumps include a built-in c...
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AMT Pumps
Diesel Engine Dredge Pump
316F-Z5
20% Off Special Price $6,930.05 Regular Price $8,662.56Diesel Dredge Pump with Hatz 1B20 diesel engine. Replaces 316F-D5
AMT Engine Driven Dredging Pump is designed for pumping sea water and fresh water containing up to 25% sand, debris and other abrasive particles. This unit can be used for other ma...
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