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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Flotec Pumps
CI Shallow well Pump 3/4
FP4122
$960.00Cast Iron shallow well jet pump. 3/4 HP * Superior performance at depths to water of 25' or less. * Rugged, heavy-duty cast iron pump housing. * Ready-to-install 230 volt motor - see manual for 115 volt conversion. * 1-1/4" NPT suction and 1" N... -
Hypro Pumps
Bronze gear pump
GPBN6V
$1,355.72Bronze pedestal mounted gear pump. For oils and other lubricating liquids. Excellent for water based fluids. Ryton PPS spur gears provide quiet operation and chemical compatibility. No metal to metal contact.1" Learn More -
Sta-Rite
1hp jet pump
HMSE-1FL
FEATURESAutomatic Pressure Regulator –Faster-acting and quieter, design eliminates “hunting” for correct drive pressure. New improved stem and guide are precisely molded to assure efficient, trouble-free performance on all deep wells. See or...
115/230v Learn More -
Sta-Rite
1 1/2hp jet pump
HMSF-1FL
Sta-rite water pump. Sprinkler Irrigation pump or water well pump. FEATURESAutomatic Pressure Regulator –Faster-acting and quieter, design eliminates “hunting” for correct drive pressure. New improved stem and guide are precisely molded to assur...
115/230v Convertable Learn More -
Sta-Rite
CI Shallow well Pump 3/4
FND (7FN)
25% Off Special Price $782.25 Regular Price $1,043.00Cast Iron shallow well jet pump. 3/4 HP. Often also used on commercial vessels like tug boats for showers / kitchen grey water.
- Superior performance at depths to water of 25' or less.
- Rugged, heavy-duty cast iron pump housing.
- Ready-to-instal...
Cast Iron shallow well jet pump. 3/4 HP Learn More -
Sta-Rite
Shallow Jet pump
PND-10
Shallow well jet pump 3/4HP
FRP (Polypro) engineering plastic pump is corrosion and abrasion resistant. Built in jet is corrosion resistant Noryl nozzle and venturi. UL/CSA listed A.O. Smith motor with thermal overload. 3/4HP. Pressure switch set...
3/4HP 115V Learn More -
Sta-Rite
1/2HP Shallow Jet pump
PNC-10
1/2HP Shallow Jet pump, water well / sprinkler
FRP (Polypro) engineering plastic pump is corrosion and abrasion resistant. Built in jet is corrosion resistant Noryl nozzle and venturi. UL/CSA listed A.O. Smith motor with thermal overload. 1/2HP. ...
1/2HP 115v Learn More -
EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump NSF
JEU8067D1C
20% Off Special Price $1,012.00 Regular Price $1,265.00EBARA Pro Steel JEU Jet Pump series is designed for dependable performance and rugged continuous duty service. When duty requirements demand material conformance for corrosion resistance, Pro Steel is the choice. This versatile and reliable pump i...
3/4HP 115/230V ODP Learn More -
EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump
JEU8067D3C
20% Off Special Price $941.16 Regular Price $1,176.45EBARA Pro Steel JEU Jet Pump series is designed for dependable performance and rugged continuous duty service. When duty requirements demand material conformance for corrosion resistance, Pro Steel is the choice. This versatile and reliable pump i...
3/4HP 208-230/460V ODP Learn More -
EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump
JEU150615D3C
20% Off Special Price $1,027.64 Regular Price $1,284.55The EBARA JEU150615D3C is a 1 1/2 HP self-priming stainless steel jet pump from the JEU Pro Steel series, built for dependable performance and continuous-duty service where corrosion resistance is required. Its self-priming design handles suction ...
1 1/2HP 208-230/460V ODP Learn More
