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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Flojet Pumps
Diaphragm pump
G575208
$214.51Air driven, pneumatic pump. Glass filled Polypropylene double diaphragm pump with Santoprene diaphragms and EPDM check valve seats. Springs are Hastalloy.Connections are 3/8" HB . Air connection is 1/4" PLASTIC.
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All-Flo Pumps
Conductive Nylon AODD Pump
A025-SQY-TTYT-YF0
$711.15Although the air powered pump eliminates ignition from electrical motors and internal combustion engines when pumping flammable fluids there is still the possibility of static electrical charge build up on the outside of the pump. All-flo now p...Discontinued. 1 Left in Stock Learn More -
Flojet Pumps
Duplex Diaphragm pump
G575245
$214.51Air driven, pneumatic pump. Glass filled Polypropylene double diaphragm pump with Santoprene diaphragms and EPDM check valve seats. Springs are Hastalloy.Connections are 1/2" 90 degree elbow. Air connection is 1/4" FNPT brass.
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Flojet Pumps
Duplex Diaphragm pump
G573175
$317.40Air driven, pneumatic pump. Glass filled Polypropylene double diaphragm pump with FKM diaphragms and check valve seats. Springs are Hastalloy.Connections are 1/2" Male Pipe Thread MNPT. Air connection is 1/4" barb brass. 2CFM air. Special mod...
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Flojet Pumps
Duplex Diaphragm pump
G573185
$317.40Glass filled Polypropylene double diaphragm pump with FKM diaphragms and check valve seats. Springs are Hastalloy.Connections are 3/8" MNPT" . Air connection is 1/4HB brass.
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Flojet Pumps
Duplex Diaphragm pump
G573218
$317.40Glass filled Polypropylene double diaphragm pump with FKM diaphragms and check valve seats. Springs are Hastalloy.Connections are 1/2" HB straight. Air connection 1/4” (6.4 mm) Plastic Hose Barb
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All-Flo Pumps
PP Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump Bolted Series
A050-SPP-VVPV-S70
$1,713.45PolyPro Air AODD Pump 1/4". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. For handling large size solids order the Max-pass valve under accessor... -
All-Flo Pumps
PP Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump Bolted Series
PE-038
$601.31PolyPro Air AODD Pump 3/8" S038-SQP-SEPE-S70. Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Click here to Learn How to Size your Diaphragm Pum... -
All-Flo Pumps
PP Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump Bolted Series
PB-10
$1,707.24PolyPro Air AODD Pump 1". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Click here to Learn How to Size your Diaphragm Pump and for a Material... -
All-Flo Pumps
PVDF Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
KN-025E
$584.10PVDF AODD Pump 1/4". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Models available in PP, PVDF, Nylon, Conductive Nylon, Al and 316SS from .25”...
