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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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
Explosion Proof Self Priming Pump
2D3-X2-3P
$5,138.25This line of Gorman-Rupp Explosion Proof, Self-priming 2D3-X2-3P Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" NPT port sizes available with single and 3-phase motors 1...
230/460v/3 2HP Learn More -
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...
7800GPH Briggs No roll cage 2" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
2" Self Priming CI Pump
276B-95
20% Off Special Price $1,018.30 Regular Price $1,272.882" Self priming Cast iron AMT 2" pumps are designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. TEFC motor for wet environments These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resis...
115/230v 2HP TEFC 2" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Agricultural Portable Gas Driven Pump
4225-V5
$1,057.19Discontinued, Parts Available
Agricultural 2" Dewatering pump has FKM seals and Honda OHC engine. Cast iron pump 9600GPH for use in AG alachlor herbicides, construction, irrigation, fire fighting & general dewatering, spraying herbicides. 5 HP Ho...
Honda GC160 FKM 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 -
AMT Pumps
Dredge Pump - Pedestal
316F-99
23% Off Special Price $1,206.74 Regular Price $1,567.19No engine, Pedestal 3/4" keyed shaft for customer mount driver.- High Chromium Stainless Steel Internal Components Resist Wear from Sea Water Mixed with Abrasive Sand
- Silicon Carbide Mechanical Seal Resists Abrasives and Extends Seal Life
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Pedestal Mount w/ 3/4" Keyed Shaft Learn More -
MP Pumps
Flomax 8 Pedestal pump
21339
$1,275.00Flomax 8 pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. CI pump mounted to a CI bearing pedestal which has a 3/4" diameter shaft. Right hand rotation.Pedestal mounted CI 5" imp. Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Thermoplastic pump kit
382A-K9
$366.56AMT Plastic General Purpose pumps Kit. The various models are designed to cover a wide array of applications including Ag, fertilizer, lawn care, dewatering, irrigation, solids handling, etc. All units are portable. Pumps are designed for use w...Pump Kit Learn More
