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
FM5 Pump w/ 1.5HP
26549
$2,200.00Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-1.5 HP. FLOMAX® 5 self priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from heights...
1.5HP 115/230v CI Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
3/4" Bronze gear pump 3/4HP
N970H-M46
$1,597.703/4" Bronze rotary gear pump with relief valve and close coupled to a 3/4 HP 115v/1/60 1150 RPM TEFC motor. Shaft speed and flow are directly proportional. Motor HP needs to increase with a increase in pump pressure. The nature of a positive disp... -
Wayne
1 HP Portable Lawn Sprinkler / Utility Pump
PLS100
$469.51This pump is designed to sprinkle lawns and small gardens from lakes, ponds, or rivers, empty or fill stock tanks, remove standing water from flooded areas and transfer water.* 304 Stainless Steel pump housing / plastic impeller for durabilit...
115v 1HP 720 Gallons Per Hour Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 10HP
10HLS TEFC
$8,865.00Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.10HP 230/1 Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor
N990J-T47
$3,624.13Oberdorfer 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...
1-1/2HP 115/230v 1" Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
Plastic Flexible Impeller Pump
17430-0003
$1,730.00Jabsco's self-priming plastic flexible impeller pump is designed for transfers, circulation, spill returns, filtration and filling line use. Easily handles pure solutions, foaming liquids, emulsions, suspended solids, gels and metallic contam...115v 1/2HP Learn More -
EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump 2hp
JEU150620T1C
20% Off Special Price $1,339.85 Regular Price $1,674.81Stainless Steel Jet Pump 2hp
EBARA Pro Steel JEU Jet Pump series is designed for dependable performance and rugged continuous duty service. When duty requirements demand material conformance for corrosion resistance, Pro Steel is the choice. This...
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EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump 1hp
JEU80610T1C
20% Off Special Price $1,134.67 Regular Price $1,418.34EBARA Pro Steel JEU Jet Pump series is designed for dependable performance and rugged continuous duty service. When duty requirements demand material conformance for corrosion resistance, Pro Steel is the choice. This versatile and reliable pump i...
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Finish Thompson Pumps (FTI)
PP DRUM PUMP & MTR. M3T
PFP-48 M3T
$1,414.35Polypropylene tote / drum pumps for corrosive liquids (acids, caustics, salts, plating solutions) 500 cPs. Pump #DPFP007 & TEFC Motor #A101128Series: Chemical Industrial Drum PumpTote Learn More -
Pulsafeeder
Chemical Feed Pump
LB02SA-PTC1
$1,844.33Chemical Feed Pump, Metering pump. 5.76GPD The Pulsatron Series A Plus offers manual control over stroke length and stroke rate. Head mat'l is glass-filed PPL.- 4 distinct flow/pressure envelops
- 100:1 turn down ratio
- Internally dampened to reduce...
