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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3" Honda Driven Diaphragm Pump
69-H533
20% Off Special Price $2,150.50 Regular Price $2,688.13Honda GX160 gas engine 5.5HP. 3" Diaphragm pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. Often referred to as Mud pumps or Sludge pumps, diaphragm pumps are designed to p...
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Engine Driven Hi-Pressure Pump
4787-95
$1,234.63Self-priming high Pressure pump for lawn sprinkling, agricultural spraying, dewatering, fire fighting, emergency water supply & pressure boosting. 2 stage, cast iron diffusers & stainless steel closed impellers for high efficiency. Includes heavy-...
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Portable Gas Driven Utility Pump
2858-95
23% Off Special Price $436.47 Regular Price $566.85Gas water pump, portable. Gas Utility Pump has Briggs/Stratton engine. Cast iron Utility pump 4800GPH for use in construction, Sprinkler irrigation, fire fighting & general dewatering, & herbicides. 4 HP Briggs & Stratton engine. 3 Qt. gas tank...Briggs & Stratton 525 Learn More -
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Portable Gas Driven Utility Pump
4222-95
$839.384222-95 has Briggs Stratton engine. OBSOLETE due to engine. Cast iron Utility pump 9600GPH for use in construction, irrigation, fire fighting & general dewatering, & herbicides. 4 HP Briggs & Stratton engine. 3 Qt. gas tank will allow for up to...OBSOLETE due to engine, call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More -
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Portable Gas Engine water Pump
3824-99
Call For PriceWater pump with Briggs Stratton gas engine 4-cycle. Discontinued, See Honda engine version 382A-99 or PACER S Pumps. Utility pump 8460 GPH for use in construction, irrigation, washdown, fire fighting & general dewatering, Calcium and magnesium chl...
OBSOLETE , call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More -
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Gas Hi-Pressure Fire Pump
4789-95
23% Off Special Price $1,524.17 Regular Price $1,979.44Gas Engine Driven Hi-Pressure Fire Pump ON SALE.
Self-priming high Pressure pump for lawn sprinkling, Agricultural spraying, fire fighting, pile driving, emergency water supply & pressure boosting. 2 stage, cast iron diffusers & Stainless Steel c...
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Thermoplastic pump 8460GPH Honda
382A-99
20% Off Special Price $778.60 Regular Price $973.25Honda engine water pump. Utility pump 8460 GPH for use in construction, irrigation, fire fighting, water truck & general dewatering, Calcium and magnesium chloride de-icing solutions & herbicides. Also as a disposable pump for latex blacktop seale...
5HP Honda GC160 - OBSOLETE, call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More
