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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Pacer Pumps
SE2UB-E5HOC 2" Pacer water Pump
58-12U4 E5HOC
$944.15Pacer series S water pump. Solid FRP construction. Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming), with gasoline engine. Great pump for contractors removing water from basements, ditches, dike, swimming pools or anywhere a large v...Honda GC160 Learn More -
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
2" Engine Driven Trash Pump
12D1-GX160
20% Off Special Price $4,695.20 Regular Price $5,869.002" Engine Driven Trash Pump, Portable water pump.
The Gorman-Rupp line of Engine Driven Trash pumps is designed for applications which require high flow efficiency and solid handling capability. Portable water Pumps are constructed of heavy duty ...
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Pacer Pumps
SPRY2PL-E3C
58-22P4-E3CP
$750.38Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump Self-Priming Pacer pump series with gasoline engine. Great pump mild chemicals like sodium hypochloride for cleaning roofs. Also good for irrigation, fish farms, herbicide, ag, de-icer fluid ect.Struc... -
Pacer Pumps
SEB2UL E5IC Fire Pump Kit
58-12BUL Deluxe Fire Kit
$1,613.15Fire Pump Wheeled Cart PACKAGE made by the World Leader PACER. SE2UL E950-214 Do not wait.....be ready.
Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series S with 5.5hp gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from ba...
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Darley Pumps
Portable Fire Pumps 18 HP
1.5AGE18BS
$7,265.00W.S. Darley & Co. has always been a leader in portable fire pump design. The High-Volume Fire Pump is easy-starting, portable, and lightweight.
Features
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton I/C 18 HP Twin Cylinder, with integral fuel pump, 42.33 cu. inch d...
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Tsurumi
Gas Engine Trash Pump
EPT3-50RX
$1,827.00Tsurumi Heavy-duty Honda gas engine Trash Pump with oil sensor deliver high power from a compact, reliable design. Durable Rolled-Steel frame provides pump/engine with maximum protection, perfect ease of handling or transport, and safe operatio... -
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Fire Pump Gas Engine High Pressure Gas Fire Pump
2P5XA fire
$1,214.56Gas Engine High Pressure Pump 2", fight fires, irrigate.
IPT Die-cast Aluminum, Self-Priming Engine Driven water Pump. AMT Div. of Gorman-Rupp High pressure pump, irrigation. Provides home fire pump fire protection with optional hose kit. No roll...
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MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Engine
29635
$2,512.50Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Gas Engine Driven w/ 5 HP Honda5HP Honda Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 15 w/ engine
34623
$2,880.63Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Gas Engine Driven Pump w/ 8HP Honda with recoil start. see flow curve for 3600 RPM -
Pacer Pumps
SE2UL E5IC Selfpriming Pump
58-12BUL-E5
$1,997.55Selfpriming Pump Electric start.Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series S with Briggs gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a large volume of water...
