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
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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
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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
ISP2WL E950 Stainless Engine Drive Pump
58-62W4-E950
$1,735.00Stainless Steel Self-Priming Potable Water Centrifugal Pump Gas engine powered,
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AMT Pumps
2" Diaphragm Trash Pump KIT
338G-K6
$3,007.94Mud pump. Pump KIT only, NO Engine. AMT 2" Diaphragm pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. Often referred to as Mud pumps, mudhog or Sludge pumps, diaphragm pu... -
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
2" Honda Powered Trash Pump
2S5XHR
25% Off Special Price $1,407.29 Regular Price $1,876.38Honda 2" Engine Powered Trash pump by AMT
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2" Engine-Driven Trash Pump
3930-95
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2" Engine Trash Pump
3932-95
23% Off Special Price $1,538.89 Regular Price $1,998.56AMT line of Engine Driven Trash pumps is designed for applications which require high flow efficiency and solids handling capability. Pumps are constructed of heavy duty sand cast components featuring removable/replaceable Cast Iron volutes, impel...
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MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Engine
21323
$1,358.50Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Gas Engine Driven w/ 3.5 HP B&S. These heavy duty dewatering and transfer pumps are constructed of all cast iron. Used by farmers, contractors and others wanting a dependable centrifugal pump whi...3.5HP Briggs Cast Iron Learn More -
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Honda Engine Pump 9,000 GPH
3168-95
20% Off Special Price $918.85 Regular Price $1,148.56Honda engine pump. Solids handling pumps feature Honda GC160 Overhead Cam engines that offer high quality and value. These pumps are constructed of heavy duty cast iron components. The various models are designed to cover a wide array of applica...2" semi-trash SiC Honda GX160 - OBSOLETE, call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More
