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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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Engine Driven Portable Pump
3G5IR
23% Off Special Price $778.47 Regular Price $1,011.00- Cast Iron Impeller and Cast Iron Volute
- Large Pump Casing
- Built-In Check Valve
- Die-cast Aluminum
- Silicon Carbide, Self-Lubricated Seal with Graphite Impregnated Seat
- Dry Run Survivability
- Rubber Foot Mounting
- Built in Check Valve
- Strainer Suppli...
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AMT Pumps
Portable Gas Engine water Pump
3824-99
Call For PriceWater pump with Briggs Stratton gas engine 4-cycle. Discontinued, See Honda engine version 382A-99 or PACER S Pumps. Utility pump 8460 GPH for use in construction, irrigation, washdown, fire fighting & general dewatering, Calcium and magnesium chl...
OBSOLETE , call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Gas Hi-Pressure Fire Pump
4789-95
23% Off Special Price $1,524.17 Regular Price $1,979.44Gas Engine Driven Hi-Pressure Fire Pump ON SALE.
Self-priming high Pressure pump for lawn sprinkling, Agricultural spraying, fire fighting, pile driving, emergency water supply & pressure boosting. 2 stage, cast iron diffusers & Stainless Steel c...
1.5" Honda 5HP, GX160 2stg Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Thermoplastic pump 8460GPH Honda
382A-99
20% Off Special Price $778.60 Regular Price $973.25The AMT 382A-99 combines a 5 HP Honda GC160 engine with a lightweight, corrosion-resistant thermoplastic pump body engineered for up to 138 GPM (8,280 GPH) and 88 ft of head. Its 1.8-quart fuel tank supports about 60 minutes of continuous runtime,...
5HP Honda GX160 - OBSOLETE, call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More -
Hypro Pumps
Small Twin Plunger Pump Hollow Shaft
53703
$839.23Hypro Corporation's Twin plunger pumps with torque arm are used in a variety of spraying and pressure cleaning applications, as well as hydrostatic testing. These heavy-duty pumps are ideal for fluid handling of water and nonabrasive or general...piston Learn More
