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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Berkeley Pumps
SS Shallow Well Jet Pump
10SJH11C
$1,768.00Stainless steel shallow well jet pumps are heavy-duty, durable, corrosion resistant, high pressure and offer efficient non-stop operation for years. Manufactured to the highest performance specification, offering unsurpassed value. Ideal for we...
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AMT Pumps
Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
1SP07C-3P
20% Off Special Price $770.95 Regular Price $963.69Self-priming centrifugal pump for circulating, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. This line of AMT Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for industrial and commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste wate...3/4HP 230/460v/3 TEFC Learn More -
Wayne
Shallow Well Jet Pump
JSU50
$600.77Features and Benefits:- Heavy duty square flange motor is thermally protected to prevent overheating and universally available if replacement is ever required
- Dual voltage available (115/230), factory wired for 115 volts
- Cast iron volute fo...
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AMT Pumps
Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
285P-95
25% Off Special Price $683.72 Regular Price $911.633/4HP 3 phase Self-priming debris handling pump
AMT / IPT cast iron pump for circulating, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. Self-cleaning, clog resistant impeller handles dirty water with some solids. Built in flapper / check valve. Ha...
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Sta-Rite
Convertible Jet Pump 1.5HP
PLF PKG1-24N
Convertible Jet Pump, used for shallow or deep water well. Also used as a lawn sprinkler pump. The performance-proven PL Series is constructed to be lightweight and extremely resistant to sand and abrasive wear, it performs best on all deep well i...
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AMT Pumps
AMT Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
285K-95
25% Off Special Price $772.17 Regular Price $1,029.56AMT 1.5HP Self-priming Cast Iron pumps are designed for circulating, boosting, washdown, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. The centerline discharge feature is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for convenient p...1.5HP 230/460v/3 TEFC Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self Priming Centrifugal Pump 1HP
285J-95
20% Off Special Price $736.10 Regular Price $920.131 HP Self-priming cast iron pump for clean or dirty water circulating, liquid transfer, coolant and dewatering applications. Self-cleaning, clog resistant impeller. Built in flapper/check valve. Handle & steel case. For a 12v model see -12 version...
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AMT Pumps
Self-Priming Centrifugal Pump
2853-95
23% Off Special Price $593.96 Regular Price $771.383/4HP AMT Self-priming Cast Iron Centrifugal pumps
Cast Iron Pump designed for circulating, boosting, washdown, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. The centerline discharge feature is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and ma...
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Flotec Pumps
CI Shallow well Pump 1/2
FP4112
$620.00Cast Iron shallow well jet pump water pump. 1/2 HP * Superior performance at depths to water of 25' or less. * Rugged, heavy-duty cast iron pump housing. 1-1/4" NPT suction and 1" NPT discharge pipe sizes.Ready-to-install dual voltage (115v/23... -
Sta-Rite
Shallow well Pump 1/2HP
FNC-L
Cast Iron shallow well jet pump water pump. 1/2 HP electric motor.
Also often used as a sprinkler pump with built in automatic on / off using included pressure switch.
* Superior performance at depths to water of 25' or less. * Rugged, heavy-dut...
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