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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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 ...
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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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Remco
FatBoy Demand Diaphragm Pump
5518-1E1-94A
$474.99THE PROFLO FATBOY PUMPS UP THE VOLUME WITH 7GPM 12vdc demand pump.
Demanding industrial pump environments require precise engineering and quality components. ProFlo FatBoy was designed with both. To maximize the potential of all five diaphragm ch...
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MP Pumps
FM 10 w/ 5HP Motor
28604
$6,012.50Flomax® 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using TEFC Electric Motor 5 HP. Includes base plate.
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Flotec Pumps
Jet Pump Water well
FP4022
$702.00Jet Pump Water well
Corrosion resistant shallow well jet pumps are constructed of rugged fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastic, have a high resistance to sand and abrasive wear and assure years of dependable service. Ideal for shallow well applicat...
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Tsurumi
Electric Diaphragm Pump 3"
TDE6-300
$2,309.00Tsurumi Heavy-duty Electric diaphragm Pump deliver high power from a compact, reliable design. Durable Rolled-Steel frame provides pump/engine with perfect ease of handling or transport, and safe operation.
Push Handle / Wheel Kit and Lifting Ba...
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Tsurumi
Gas Engine Trash Pump 4"
EPT3-100HA
$3,387.004" Trash pump, Honda GX.
Tsurumi Heavy-duty gas engine Trash Pump with Honda engine, with low level oil sensor, deliver high power from a compact, reliable design. Durable Rolled-Steel frame provides pump/engine with maximum protection, perfect e...
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