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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Jabsco Pumps
Bronze Utility Pump
18610-0003
$888.33For general transfer pumping where self-priming, 6 gpm flow, debris tolerance and portable 115VAC operation is desired. Long lasting AC induction motor has no brushes to wear out. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. Do not run dry. Mo...
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Jabsco Pumps
Run dry 24vdc
23920-9323
$615.00Jabsco pump. For general purpose pumping where self-priming and extended run dry capability are required. Liquid stored in the specially designed pumphead provides 10 minutes or more of run dry operation after liquid supply tank is empty. Heavy...23920-9 Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
Run dry 12VDC Pump
23920-9423
$617.30Jabsco pump 8gpm. For general purpose pumping where self-priming and extended run dry capability are required. Liquid stored in the specially designed pumphead provides 10 minutes or more of run dry operation after liquid supply tank is empty. He... -
Jabsco Pumps
6050 Bronze Utility Pump Flexible Impeller
6050-0003
$1,369.00Flexible Impeller pump for general transfer pumping using 115V AC power where self-priming, 23 gpm flow and debris tolerance are required. Oil-resistant nitrile impeller is standard. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. DO NOT RUN D...115v 3/4HP ODP Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
6050 Bronze Utility Pump Flexible Impeller
6050-0013
$1,376.88Flexible Impeller pump for general transfer pumping using 115V AC power where self-priming, 23 gpm flow and debris tolerance are required. Oil-resistant nitrile impeller is standard. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. DO NOT RUN D...115v 3/4HP TEFC Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
Bronze Utility Pump
18610-0271
$889.00Portable Pump For general transfer pumping where self-priming, 6 gpm flow, debris tolerance and portable 115VAC operation is desired. Long lasting AC induction motor has no brushes to wear out. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. D...115v Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
Bronze Utility Pump
18610-0273
$889.00Portable Pump. For general transfer pumping where self-priming, 6 gpm flow, debris tolerance and portable 115VAC operation is desired. Long lasting AC induction motor has no brushes to wear out. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. ... -
Jabsco Pumps
Flex. Imp. Face Seal
777-9003
$590.00Flexible impeller pump. Full cam. Neoprene for water and general purpose pumping. Nitrile impeller is ideal for oil based products. Reduce flow 50% for half cam operation. Use face seal to extend pump life. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable... -
Jabsco Pumps
Flex. Imp. Face Seal
777-9051
$618.00Flexible impeller pump. Half cam pump reduces flow 50% from curve chart. Neoprene for water and general purpose pumping. Nitrile impeller is ideal for oil based products. Reduce flow 50% for half cam operation. Use face seal to extend pump life. ... -
Jabsco Pumps
Flex. Imp. Face Seal
777-9001
$590.00Flexible impeller pump. Full cam. Neoprene for water and general purpose pumping. Nitrile impeller is ideal for oil based products. Reduce flow 50% for half cam operation. Use face seal to extend pump life. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable...
