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
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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Hypro Pumps
Cast Iron Gear pump 1/4"
GMCV2VA3
$1,230.00Rotary Cast Iron Gear pump end. 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 than one minute.
Hypr...
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Sta-Rite
1/2 HP Self priming centrifugal pump
DPCMS1
Features- 1/2hp
- Single-Phase, 115-volt, 60hz
- handle and power cord assembled
- built in flapper style check-valve
- Rugged one-piece, close-grain cast iron pump body
- rapid "single-body-fill" priming
- Powered by 56C motor, thermal overload protected
- ha...
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AMT Pumps
Bronze Inline Pump
388H-97
25% Off Special Price $759.42 Regular Price $1,012.56Bronze Centrifugal pumps are designed for use with swimming pools, hot tubs and salt water. All models are U.L. Listed 1081. NOTE: Strainer baskets must be ordered separately. All models are fitted with self-cleaning bronze impellers. Units fe...1HP 115/230v Learn More -
Webtrol
Self priming SS
SPC150
$1,991.34304 SS self-priming centrifugal pump, close coupled to a 1.5 HP ODP motor.1 1/2HP 115/230V ODP Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
GNOK1.5/2CLK1.0C
60-61C4K1.0C
$1,905.55The self-priming series G pump is made in Noryl, providing a maximum corrosion resistance in various water applications. Fountains, waterfalls, pools irrigation. The pump comes standard with 304 stainless external hardware. The pump is protecte... -
AMT Pumps
Self priming Centrifugal Pump SS
4294-98
$1,199.56Self priming Centrifugal Pump SS. 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE) and are recommended fo...115/230v 1/3HP Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self priming Centrifugal Pump SS
4298-98
20% Off Special Price $1,104.15 Regular Price $1,380.19AMT Self priming Centrifugal Pump SS. 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE) and are recommended ...115/230v 1-1/2HP Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Stainless self prime pump
4296-98
25% Off Special Price $966.61 Regular Price $1,288.81Electric Stainless Steel Self Priming chemical Pump. 1"
AMT 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE...
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AMT Pumps
Stainless Steel pump self priming
429E-98
25% Off Special Price $1,222.41 Regular Price $1,629.88Stainless Steel pump self priming 2HP Single Phase 1".
AMT 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE)...
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