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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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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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RJ-T45
$3,081.00Oberdorfer 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...
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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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Hypro Pumps
Cast Iron Gear pump 1/4"
GMCV2VA3
$1,230.00Rotary Cast Iron Gear pump end. 303 SS fasteners, steel gears.
Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discharge. Do not operate the relief valve for more than one minute.
Hypr...
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Sta-Rite
1/2 HP Self priming centrifugal pump
DPCMS1
Features- 1/2hp
- Single-Phase, 115-volt, 60hz
- handle and power cord assembled
- built in flapper style check-valve
- Rugged one-piece, close-grain cast iron pump body
- rapid "single-body-fill" priming
- Powered by 56C motor, thermal overload protected
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Graymills Pumps
Suction Coolant Pump & Mtr
IMS50E 1/2
$816.91Graymills Coolant pumps
are typically found on OEM machine tool equipment and are thus well suited for replacement or retrofit machine tool pumping applications. These pumps can also be used on other industrial applications requiring a vertical c...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof Sefl Priming 1Hp Pump
81-1/2D3-X1-1P
$4,517.0081-1/2D3-X1-1P
Gorman-Rupp Explosion Proof, Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/2" and 2" NPT port sizes available with single and 3-phase motors 1/2 to 2 HP. All...
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AMT Pumps
Bronze Inline Pump
388H-97
25% Off Special Price $759.42 Regular Price $1,012.56Bronze Centrifugal pumps are designed for use with swimming pools, hot tubs and salt water. All models are U.L. Listed 1081. NOTE: Strainer baskets must be ordered separately. All models are fitted with self-cleaning bronze impellers. Units fe...1HP 115/230v Learn More -
Webtrol
Self priming SS
SPC150
$1,991.34304 SS self-priming centrifugal pump, close coupled to a 1.5 HP ODP motor.1 1/2HP 115/230V ODP Learn More -
AMT Pumps
AMT Pump self prime 316SS
3891-98
$2,223.81316SS AMT Pump. Self Priming Stainless steel Centrifugal pump designed for a wide range of applications including chemical processes, waste water treatment and pumping agriculture fertilizers/fumigants. All models are equipped with TEFC (Totally E...
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