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
Diaphragm Pump Kynar
C100-NPK-TTKT-G70
$3,623.27Diaphragm Pump Kynar 1". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Replaces KN-10 All pumps carry a full 5 year manufacturers warranty. ...1" Kynar KN-10 Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor
N990L-Y98
$3,879.20Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaf...
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General Pump
T 76 Triplex Plunger 11.7hp
T61
$7,253.63T Series 76, Triplex Plunger Pump, Solid Shaft--Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty. The industry's choice for high flow applications, over sized connecting rods for maximum life.- Large-capacity, die-cast, anodized aluminum...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RH-N76
$3,506.10Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaf...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RJ-T45
$3,081.00Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaf...
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General Pump
T 76 Triplex Plunger 20.9hp
T1551
$8,967.82T Series 76, Triplex Plunger Pump, Solid Shaft- Obsolete
-Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty. The industry's choice for high flow applications, over sized connecting rods for maximum life.
- Large-capacity, die-cast, anodi...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RJ-T96
$2,652.00Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaf...
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General Pump
T 76 Triplex Plunger 26.3hp
T4251
$10,935.47T Series 76, Triplex Plunger Pump, Solid Shaft--Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty. The industry's choice for high flow applications, over sized connecting rods for maximum life.- Large-capacity, die-cast, anodized aluminum...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RJ-W95
$2,786.81Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaf...
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All-Flo Pumps
PVDF Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
KN-10V
$3,902.76PVDF AODD Pump 1". 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 and 316SS from .25” t...
