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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All-Flo Pumps
Stainless Steel Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
A200-CA3-GG3N-B70
$7,128.68316 Stainless Steel Diaphragm Pump 2"NPT. Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. 316SS 2" connections are dual FNPT and Flange (ANSI 150#/DI...
Stainless, Geolast, Nitrile 2 inch Learn More -
All-Flo Pumps
Stainless Steel Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
A200-C33-TT3T-B70
$14,179.59Stainless Steel AODD Pump 2". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. 316SS 2" connections are dual FNPT and Flange (ANSI 150#/DIN) design.
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All-Flo Pumps
Stainless Steel Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
SE-20
$9,874.742" Stainless Steel Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump 2". FDA Santoprene diaphragm. Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. 2" connections ar...
316SS, Santo, EPDM 2" Learn More -
All-Flo Pumps
PolyPro 2" Diaphragm Pump
PT-20
$7,899.81PolyPro 2" Diaphragm Pump, old PT-20. 2" Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical.
Models available in PP, PVDF, Nylon, Conductive Nylon, Al a...
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All-Flo Pumps
PolyPro 2" Diaphragm Pump
PE-20
$6,596.64PolyPro 2" Diaphragm Pump, replaces PE-20. 2"Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Models available in PP, PVDF, Nylon, Conductive Nylon...Santoprene diaphragm Learn More -
All-Flo Pumps
PVDF Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
KN-20
$16,116.14PVDF Air Operated Double Diaphragm AODD Pump 2". Was KN-20 All-Flo prior to new model numbering system. Fluid chambers are PVDF Kynar, Intermediate body is Polypro.
Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into,...
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