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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Aquatec Pumps
115v Electric diaphragm pump
5851-7E12-J574
$287.62Electric diaphragm pump. 550 Series Super Flow Pump: These pumps are specifically designed for mobile low flow or low voltage applications such as water systems, ice makers, pesticides and fertilizers. Pressure switch set at 60 PSI. Connections a... -
Stenner
Dual Head Adjustable mechanical feed rate 100GPD
100DM5
$735.00G.H. Stenner & Company offers a complete line of highly reliable peristalic chemical feeders. Use for grease trap enzymes, algaecide, biocide, biocidal, antimicrobial, chlorination - chlorine sanitizers and disinfectants injection, cooling to...5-100GPD Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
Run dry 24vdc
23920-9323
$615.00Jabsco pump. For general purpose pumping where self-priming and extended run dry capability are required. Liquid stored in the specially designed pumphead provides 10 minutes or more of run dry operation after liquid supply tank is empty. Heavy...23920-9 Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
Run dry 12VDC Pump
23920-9423
$617.30Jabsco pump 8gpm. For general purpose pumping where self-priming and extended run dry capability are required. Liquid stored in the specially designed pumphead provides 10 minutes or more of run dry operation after liquid supply tank is empty. He... -
Aquatec Pumps
Demand diaphragm pump
5512-1F02-J526
$290.54550 Series Super Flow Pump: Water system, wash down, watering. Reverse Osmosis System Pump, High Powered RO / DI Reverse Osmosis PumpOPERATION: The 550 pumps can draw water from a holding tank and pressurizeit, or boost the pressure from a ...
4gpm or 70psi Learn More -
Flojet Pumps
Industrial Demand Pump
2100-789
$675.60Spray pump is a Duplex Diaphragm demand pump 115v. Use as a carpet cleaning machines, solar water pump or any other powered shower, sprinkler, misting system. Demand switch automatically turns the spray pump on and off when discharge valve is o... -
Aquatec Pumps
5 chamber 12V diaphragm pump
5513-1E12-B636
$290.5412vdc 550 Series Super Flow Pump: Reverse Osmosis System Pump, High Powered RO / DI Reverse Osmosis Pump
OPERATION: The 550 pumps can draw water from a holding tank and pressurizeit, or boost the pressure from a low pressure source. It is designe...
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Jabsco Pumps
Bronze Utility Pump
18610-0271
$889.00Portable Pump For general transfer pumping where self-priming, 6 gpm flow, debris tolerance and portable 115VAC operation is desired. Long lasting AC induction motor has no brushes to wear out. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. D...115v Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
Bronze Utility Pump
18610-0273
$889.00Portable Pump. For general transfer pumping where self-priming, 6 gpm flow, debris tolerance and portable 115VAC operation is desired. Long lasting AC induction motor has no brushes to wear out. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. ... -
Graymills Pumps
Suction coolant Pump
IMS25E 1/4
$512.00Suction Coolant pump - self priming
Graymills pumps are typically found on OEM machine tool equipment and are thus well suited for replacement or retrofit machine tool pumping applications. These pumps can also be used on other industrial applica...
1/4HP 115/230v Learn More
