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
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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EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump NSF
JEU8067D1C
20% Off Special Price $1,012.00 Regular Price $1,265.00EBARA Pro Steel JEU Jet Pump series is designed for dependable performance and rugged continuous duty service. When duty requirements demand material conformance for corrosion resistance, Pro Steel is the choice. This versatile and reliable pump i...
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EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump
JEU8067D3C
20% Off Special Price $941.16 Regular Price $1,176.45EBARA Pro Steel JEU Jet Pump series is designed for dependable performance and rugged continuous duty service. When duty requirements demand material conformance for corrosion resistance, Pro Steel is the choice. This versatile and reliable pump i...
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EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump
JEU150615D3C
20% Off Special Price $1,027.64 Regular Price $1,284.55The EBARA JEU150615D3C 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. Its self-priming design handles suction ...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RJ-T45
$3,081.00Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaf...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RJ-T96
$2,652.00Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaf...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RJ-W95
$2,143.70Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaf...
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AMT Pumps
Portable 3" Solid Handling Pump Diesel
3391-Z5
20% Off Special Price $6,102.15 Regular Price $7,627.69Diesel gas engine solids handling pump. The AMT solids-handling pumps offer an upgraded debris handling capability up to 3/4" solids. Cast-iron construction. Applications include high-volume liquid / water transfer, irrigation, commercial draining...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RL-Y96
$3,556.80Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaft by ...
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Hypro Pumps
Cast Iron Gear pump
GMCV6VC7
$1,111.00Rotary Cast Iron Gear pump 1" with electric motor. 303 SS fasteners, steel gears.Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discharge. Do not operate the relief valve for more ...
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