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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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RH-M46
$2,748.20Oberdorfer 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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Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump .75 hp
QP7
$1,432.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
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Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 3 hp
QP30
$3,716.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
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Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 5hp Irrigation
QP50B
$5,395.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QP50B-3
QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications. Home and property electric...
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Flotec Pumps
CI Shallow well Pump 1/2
FP4112
$620.00Cast Iron shallow well jet pump water pump. 1/2 HP * Superior performance at depths to water of 25' or less. * Rugged, heavy-duty cast iron pump housing. 1-1/4" NPT suction and 1" NPT discharge pipe sizes.Ready-to-install dual voltage (115v/23... -
Flotec Pumps
CI Shallow well Pump 3/4
FP4122
$960.00Cast Iron shallow well jet pump. 3/4 HP * Superior performance at depths to water of 25' or less. * Rugged, heavy-duty cast iron pump housing. * Ready-to-install 230 volt motor - see manual for 115 volt conversion. * 1-1/4" NPT suction and 1" N... -
Griswold Pumps
CI Irrigation pump
75HHS
$9,424.00Irrigation Pump, heavy duty, electric.
7.5HP Griswold pump is a heavy duty work horse water pump. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation or pond and fountain service. Self-priming means no foo...
7-1/2hp 230/1 ODP Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
Bronze Pump 10gpm 115V
11810-0003
$1,041.00Bronze Utility pump, electric motor drive. For general transfer pumping where self-priming, 10gpm flow, debris tolerance and portable 115V AC operation is desired. Nitrile for oil based products. Neoprene for water and general purpose pumping. ...1/3HP Utility pump 115v Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
Bronze Portable Pump
18610-0001
$888.33Bronze Portable Pump, marine water utility 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 gas... -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Gear Pump & Mtr
N992RMS5-F01
$1,231.23Pump 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. Includes relief valve in pump head...
