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
Portable Gas Driven Pump
2858-V5
20% Off Special Price $504.90 Regular Price $631.13Gas pump with FKM fitted seals for suitable chemical use, portable. Gas Utility Pump has Briggs/Stratton engine. Cast iron Utility pump 4800GPH for use in construction, fire fighting & general dewatering, & herbicides. 4 HP Briggs & Stratton e...Briggs FKM Fitted Gas sprinkler pump Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Portable Gas Driven Utility Pump
2858-95
23% Off Special Price $436.47 Regular Price $566.85Gas water pump, portable. Gas Utility Pump has Briggs/Stratton engine. Cast iron Utility pump 4800GPH for use in construction, Sprinkler irrigation, fire fighting & general dewatering, & herbicides. 4 HP Briggs & Stratton engine. 3 Qt. gas tank...Briggs & Stratton 525 Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Bronze Pump
388J-97
20% Off Special Price $895.05 Regular Price $1,118.81Bronze Self-priming Centrifugal pumps are designed for use with swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. All models are U.L. Listed 1081. All models are fitted with self-cleaning bronze impellers. Units feature pull-from-rear design for easy servici...1-1/2HP 115/230v Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Bronze Inline Centrifugal
388k-97
20% Off Special Price $714.00 Regular Price $892.50Bronze Centrifugal pumps are designed for use with swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. All models are U.L. Listed 1081. Features a two speed (3450 / 1725 rpm) motor. All models are fitted with self-cleaning bronze impellers. Units feature pull-f...2HP 230v Learn More -
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof Self Priming Pump
81-1/2D3-X1-3P
$4,550.00Explosion Proof, Self-priming Centrifugal pump 1HP 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 1/2 to 2 HP. All models are self-...
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Darley Pumps
Portable Fire Pumps 13 HP
1.25AGE13V
$8,120.00W.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 Vanguard, 4-cycle, single-cylinder, air cooled engine. This unit h...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof SP Centrifugal Pump
81-1/2E3-X15-1P
$4,869.00Explosion Proof, Self-priming 81-1/2E3-X15-1P Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/2" NPT port sizes, with single phase motor 1 1/2 HP. All models are self-priming and are equip...
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Darley Pumps
Portable Fire Pumps 18 HP
1.25AGE18BS
$8,230.00W.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, recoil back-up,4...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof SP Centrifugal Pump
81-1/2E3-X15-3P
$5,407.06This line of Gorman-Rupp Explosion Proof, Self-priming 81-1/2E3-X15-3P 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 mo...
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AMT Pumps
Sprinkler Booster 3HP
379L-95
25% Off Special Price $1,002.47 Regular Price $1,336.633HP 3-phase AMT Sprinkler Booster.
Pumps feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage models feature a built-in che...
3HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More
