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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Remco
Demand/Bypass
5517-1E1-58C
$339.00115v AC electric diaphragm pump. PROFLO 5500 OVERVIEW Engineered to withstand the most rigorous and punishing duty cycles, the ProFlo 5500 Series Pump is a top-line performer. We make this claim because we use the highest quality American Made pum...
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Pacer Pumps
Trash Pump Electric 3HP
58-72K8 P 58-0117A
$4,100.90Trash Pump Electric. Self-priming, light weight Trash pump, long coupled ODP motor driven. Industrial Open Drip Proof electric motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, SS fastners, urathane coated metal impeller a...3HP Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
Trash Pump Elect 10 HP
58-72M8 P 58-0116
$3,436.20TRASH PUMP. Self-priming, light weight Trash pump, long coupled motor driven. Industrial Open Drip Proof motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, SS fasteners, urethane coated metal impeller and volute resist wear...TRASH PUMP. Self-priming, light weight Trash pump, long coupled motor driven. Industrial Open Drip Proof motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, S Learn More -
AMT Pumps
4˝ Self-Priming Pump 230v
4873-95
20% Off Special Price $3,818.20 Regular Price $4,772.75Single phase AMT Self-Priming solids handling CI 4" Centrifugal pumps are designed for a broad range of high capacity dewatering applications, including dewatering, liquid transfer, circulation, drainage and irrigation. Dual volute design reduces ...
10HP 230v/1 4" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
4˝ Self-Priming Semi-Trash Pump 10HP
4871-95
23% Off Special Price $2,682.63 Regular Price $3,483.94Self-Priming Semi-trash pump. A robust Cast Iron Centrifugal self priming pump designed for a broad range of high capacity applications, including dewatering, waste pits, liquid transfer, circulation, drainage and irrigation. Dual volute design re...
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Sta-Rite
2.5HP Sprinkler Pump
DMMG-42L
Sta-rite Medium Head Self-priming centrifugal pump for sprinkler irrigation, fire protection, marine and liquid transfer. Cast iron construction with Bronze enclosed impeller. Includes drain port. Order suction port separately as a accessory.115/230v Learn More -
MP Pumps
Flomax 15 FM15 Pump HDD
33578
$3,837.50Bentonite HDD replacement pump, SIMILIAR to Ditch Witch Vermeer pump. Pump kit Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. For close coupling to standard 1" shaft engine. See other models for other mounts, or driver options. see flow curve...
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Hypro Pumps
12V DC Cast Iron Gear pump
GMCV4VA-12
$1,253.0012 volt 12v DC Rotary Cast Iron Gear pump. 303 SS fasteners, steel gears. Battery powered self priming heavy duty gear pump.
Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discharge. D...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
3/8 bronze Gear pump
N993R-03
$1,259.70Pump Only PEO, no motor.Pump housings and gears are made of top quality bronze; shafts are from stainless steel 303. Bearings are designed of high performance carbon-graphite material selected for wear resistance and long service life.Gear pu...
Pump Only PEO, Relief 3/8" ports Learn More -
AMT Pumps
SS Centrifugal 3/4HP pump
282D-98
23% Off Special Price $1,562.62 Regular Price $2,029.38This line of AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage, glycol production and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resista...115/230v 3/4HP TEFC Learn More
