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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Oberdorfer Pumps
1.25" Bronze gear pump
N1100XN46
$4,751.501 1/4" Bronze rotary gear pump with relief valve and close coupled to a 1 HP ODP motor.Use to pump oil and other viscous thick liquids.
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EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump
JEU150615D1C
20% Off Special Price $1,086.52 Regular Price $1,358.15The EBARA JEU150615D1C 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. NSF certified if needed. Its self-primin...
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Franklin Pumps
FBSE-100-S pump BSE
92931010
Call For PriceSelf priming centrifugal water pump with built-in check valve. Casing: Cast Iron; 1.25 NPT suction & discharge Motor: CSA approved; equipped with stainless steel shaft and automatic thermal overload protection. Old model # BSE-1001HP 115/230v Learn More -
Flotec Pumps
Corrosion Resistant Convertible Jet pumps
FP4322
$823.00Corrosion resistant convertible jet pumps are constructed of rugged fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastic, have a high resistance to sand and abrasive wear and assure years of dependable service. Ideal for shallow well applications with pumping...
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Flotec Pumps
Jet Pump Water well
FP4012
$555.00Corrosion resistant shallow well jet pumps are constructed of rugged fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastic, have a high resistance to sand and abrasive wear and assure years of dependable service. Ideal for shallow well applications with pumping lev...
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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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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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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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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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