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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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 -
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 ...
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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. ... -
Wayne
1/2 HP Portable Electric Utility Pump
PC4
$300.01Model PC4 can be used to pump water from flooded basements, empty boats, drain stock tanks or water lawns and gardens, bathing washing your dog. It can also be used to boost line pressure like a hydro surge by as much as 40PSI for power washing...115v Learn More -
Flojet Pumps
High Flow Booster System
2840-000
$689.00Designed to provide a constant water pressure of 40 PSI and flows to 4.5 GPM. The pump is fully automatic, with built-in inlet strainer, pressure switch, and check valve, and supplies a smooth flow from a trickle to full flow. 115vIncludes cord ...
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Jabsco Pumps
Bronze Pump 10gpm 115V
11810-0003
$1,041.00Bronze Utility pump, electric motor drive. For general transfer pumping where self-priming, 10gpm flow, debris tolerance and portable 115V AC operation is desired. Nitrile for oil based products. Neoprene for water and general purpose pumping. ...1/3HP Utility pump 115v Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
Bronze Portable Pump
18610-0001
$888.33Bronze Portable Pump, marine water utility 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 gas... -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Gear Pump & Mtr
N992RMS5-F01
$1,231.23Pump housings and gears are made of top quality bronze; shafts are from stainless steel 303. Bearings are designed of high performance carbon-graphite material selected for wear resistance and long service life. Includes relief valve in pump head... -
All-Flo Pumps
Double Diaphragm Pump Exp Cycle Count
SE-05-A43-10E
$2,016.30316 SS AODD Pump 1/2". Installed option Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Counting the number of cycles provides a method of measuring how much flui...
