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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MP Pumps
Flomax 15 Pump End Only
21372
$1,850.00Flomax 15 PPK are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Gas Engine Driven Pump End Only PEO for use with a 1" diameter crankshaft. For mounting to a gas engine. Also available in pedestal mount or for NEMA JM motor mounts. See other models. see fl...
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AMT Pumps
Portable Gas Driven Utility Pump
4222-95
$839.384222-95 has Briggs Stratton engine. OBSOLETE due to engine. Cast iron Utility pump 9600GPH for use in construction, irrigation, fire fighting & general dewatering, & herbicides. 4 HP Briggs & Stratton engine. 3 Qt. gas tank will allow for up to...OBSOLETE due to engine, call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More -
Tsurumi
Gas powered Dewatering pump
TE3-80HA
$883.00Gas powered Dewatering pump. Heavy-duty Honda GX160 gas engine powered with oil sensor and Silicon Carbide mechanical seal provides the longest life in this class dewatering pump. 15840 GPH.Durable Rolled-Steel frame provides pump / engine with ...
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Pacer Pumps
Stainless Self Priming Pump ISE2WL-E5HCP
58-52W4-E5HCP
$1,949.25Stainless Self Priming Pump ISE2WL by Pacer, Potable water pump Made in USA
Stainless Steel Self-Priming Centrifugal water Pump Honda gas engine powered, Pump casing is made of 304 stainless steel. Internal parts are glass reinforced polyester or...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
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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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Trash Pump 3" gas powered
3S5XLR
$1,255.883" Gas Trash pump, AMT gas powered by LCT 208cc engine. 3" Alum. solids handling pump with cast iron impeller and wearplate. 3 qt fuel tank provides 100 min. continuous running.
Ideally suited for a variety of industrial applications including: s...
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Tsurumi
Gas powered Dewatering Semi-trash pump
TE3-50HA
$719.00Gas powered Dewatering Centrifugal pump. Heavy-duty Honda gas engine powered with oil sensor and Silicon Carbide mechanical seal provides the longest life in this class dewatering pump. 8220 GPH.Durable Rolled-Steel frame provides pump / engine ...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Engine Driven Portable Pump
3G5AR
23% Off Special Price $689.15 Regular Price $895.00- Cast Iron Impeller and Cast Iron Volute
- Large Pump Casing
- Built-In Check Valve
- Die-cast Aluminum
- Carbon / Ceramic seal
- Roll Cage
- Rubber Foot Mounting
- Built in Check Valve
- Strainer Supplied
- B&S 5.5HP OHV Engine
- 3 Qt. Tank
- 1.4 Run Time ...
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Riverside
Portable Gas Engine Ag Water Pump 2"
AP22B L1549Z
$356.00Water pump with Briggs Stratton gas engine 4-cycle. Utility pump 8460 GPH for use in construction, irrigation, washdown, fire fighting & general dewatering, Calcium and magnesium chloride de-icing solutions, Ag & herbicides. 3 Qt. gas tank will...Briggs & Stratton Learn More -
Riverside
Portable Gas Engine Ag Water Pump 2"
AP52B L1552Z
$499.00Water pump with Briggs Stratton gas engine 4-cycle. Utility pump 8460 GPH for use in construction, irrigation, washdown, fire fighting & general dewatering, Calcium and magnesium chloride de-icing solutions, Ag & herbicides. 3 Qt. gas tank will...Kohler Learn More
