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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Flotec Pumps
Cast Iron Convertible Jet pumps
FP4222
$797.00Cast Iron convertible jet pumps are constructed of rugged fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastic, have a high resistance to sand and abrasive wear and assure years of dependable service. Ideal for shallow well applications with pumping levels to 25'...
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AMT Pumps
SS Self-priming Pump
2827-98
23% Off Special Price $1,476.71 Regular Price $1,917.81SS AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These Stainless Steel pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capa...
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AMT Pumps
1HP Self-Priming Pump
2855-95
23% Off Special Price $631.59 Regular Price $820.251HP AMT Self-priming Cast Iron pump.
Designed for circulating, boosting, washdown, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. The centerline discharge feature is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for convenient piping con...
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AMT Pumps
Sprinkler Booster pump 5500GPH
3793-95
23% Off Special Price $840.22 Regular Price $1,091.19Lawn Watering pump.
AMT Sprinkler Booster pumps feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage models feature a built...
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AMT Pumps
SS Self-Priming pump
2761-98
23% Off Special Price $1,792.51 Regular Price $2,327.94This line of AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for SS Industrial and Commercial applications requiring self priming high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant ...115/230v 2HP ODP 2" Learn More -
Berkeley Pumps
SS Shallow Well Jet Pump
10SJH11C
$1,768.00Stainless steel shallow well jet pumps are heavy-duty, durable, corrosion resistant, high pressure and offer efficient non-stop operation for years. Manufactured to the highest performance specification, offering unsurpassed value. Ideal for we...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
N991 Gear PUMP & motor
N991M-J07
$1,692.60Gear PUMP & motor. Pump housings and gears are made of top quality bronze; shafts are from stainless steel 303. Bearings are designed of high performance carbon-graphite material selected for wear resistance and long service life.Gear pumps a...
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AMT Pumps
Self-Priming Water Pump
2851-96
25% Off Special Price $543.47 Regular Price $724.63Water Pump. The AMT Self-priming Aluminum Centrifugal utility pumps are designed for circulating, boosting, washdown, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. Use for emergency water supply, storm drains, pool / spa drainage and select chemica...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
N994 Gear Pump & Motor
N994H-J46
$2,652.00Gear Pump, Oberdorfer.
Pump housings and gears are made of top quality bronze; shafts are from stainless steel 303. Bearings are designed of high performance carbon-graphite material selected for wear resistance and long service life.
Gear pumps...
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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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