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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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
GR Shield-A-Spark Self-Priming Engine Driven Flammable Liquid Handling Pumps
82D1-XR550-X
$7,566.00The Gorman-Rupp line of Shield-A-Spark Engine Driven Flammable Liquid Pumps
are the safest way to handle hazardous pumping operations. Transfer pumping gas, diesel, jet fuel. That’s why Shield-A-Spark pumps by Gorman-Rupp feature a spark and sp...
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Explosion Proof SP Centrifugal Pump
81-1/2E3-X15-1P
$4,869.00Explosion Proof, Self-priming 81-1/2E3-X15-1P Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/2" NPT port sizes, with single phase motor 1 1/2 HP. All models are self-priming and are equip...
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Explosion Proof SP Centrifugal Pump
81-1/2E3-X15-3P
$5,407.06This line of Gorman-Rupp Explosion Proof, Self-priming 81-1/2E3-X15-3P Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" NPT port sizes available with single and 3-phase mo...
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Explosion Proof Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
2D3-X2-1P
$5,001.002D3-X2-1P
This line of Gorman-Rupp Explosion Proof, 02D3-X2-1PSelf-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" NPT port sizes available with single and 3-pha...
230v/1 2HP Learn More -
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Explosion Proof Self Priming Pump
2D3-X2-3P
$5,138.25This line of Gorman-Rupp Explosion Proof, Self-priming 2D3-X2-3P Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" NPT port sizes available with single and 3-phase motors 1...
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Fire Pump Gas Engine High Pressure Gas Fire Pump
2P5XA fire
$1,214.56Gas Engine High Pressure Pump 2", fight fires, irrigate.
IPT Die-cast Aluminum, Self-Priming Engine Driven water Pump. AMT Div. of Gorman-Rupp High pressure pump, irrigation. Provides home fire pump fire protection with optional hose kit. No roll...
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3" Engine Driven Trash Pump
13D1-GX270
23% Off Special Price $5,627.16 Regular Price $7,308.00Gorman-Rupp Engine Driven Trash pump
Designed for applications which require high flow efficiency and solid handling capability. Pumps are constructed of heavy duty sand cast aluminum components featuring replaceable ductile iron impellers and st...
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Diesel Portable High Pressure Pump
2P7XZR
23% Off Special Price $6,489.37 Regular Price $8,427.75Diesel Engine Driven Water Pump diesel engine with rope recoil. Die-cast Aluminum, Self-Priming Engine Driven Pump. Provides home fire protection with optional hose kit. Cast iron diffuser and aluminum closed impeller. Includes strainer.
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2" gas powered Trash Pump PEO
2S5X IPT
$756.00PUMP KIT, PUMP END ONLY. Trash pump, for gas powered by customer supplied 5 1/2 HP engine with 5/8" threaded shaft. 2" Aluminum trash pump. Does NOT Include metal roll frame. Includes suction strainer. For wheel kit see under parts GRP30-56
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3" Honda Trash Pump
3S5XHR
$1,993.25Honda 3" Trash pump, gas powered by Honda GX200 engine.
3" Alum.trash pump with cast iron impeller and wearplate. 3 qt fuel tank provides 100 min. continuous running. Includes metal roll frame. Made in USA, no trash from China. Be aware of other ...
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