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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Sta-Rite
2.5HP Sprinkler Pump
DMMG-42L
Sta-rite Medium Head Self-priming centrifugal pump for sprinkler irrigation, fire protection, marine and liquid transfer. Cast iron construction with Bronze enclosed impeller. Includes drain port. Order suction port separately as a accessory.115/230v Learn More -
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Convertible Jet Pump 1.5HP
PLF
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 wel...115/230v Learn More -
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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1 1/2 hp Pro Storm
DS3HF-01
The Pro Storm Series of cast iron sprinklers offer superior unmatched performance, available in 1 HP through 2 1/2 HP models. The Pro Storm offers “single-body-fill” priming to 25-foot lifts, in less than 5 minutes! The Pro Storm models DS2 no...
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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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Sta-Rite
1Hp Sprinkler pump
DHE-50L
Sta-rite Sprinkler pump has some of the fastest priming sprinkler pumps on the market. Feature leak-proof mechanical seals, easy service design, heavy-duty motors, rugged construction.- Applications:
- Lawn Sprinkling… operate from 1 to 30 or...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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