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
Diesel Engine Dredge Pump
316F-Z5
20% Off Special Price $6,930.05 Regular Price $8,662.56Diesel Dredge Pump with Hatz 1B20 diesel engine. Replaces 316F-D5
AMT Engine Driven Dredging Pump is designed for pumping sea water and fresh water containing up to 25% sand, debris and other abrasive particles. This unit can be used for other ma...
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AMT Pumps
Stainless Steel self priming Centrifugal
2763-98
23% Off Special Price $1,792.51 Regular Price $2,327.94Stainless Steel self priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capable ...230/460v 2HP ODP Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
N991 Oberdorfer Bronze gear pump & motor
N991-32F41
$1,108.90Oberdorfer Bronze gear pump & motor. 3/8" 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 ser...115v 3/8" Learn More -
MP Pumps
High Head pump Pumpak HHLF
36085
$2,430.68Self priming high head centrifugal pump, for close coupled to an electric motor supplied seperately.
- 1 1/2 x 1 1/2" HIGH HEAD
- For “C” FACE ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVE 184TC
- FLOWS - TO 140 GPM
- PRESSURES - TO 190 TDH
- CAST IRON CONSTRUCTION
- DRI...
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Griswold Pumps
High Pressure pump CI SP 10HP
10HHS TEFC
$9,582.0010hp 230v High Pressure water pump.
Griswold H Series Self-Priming Centrifugal Pumps. Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. High pressure pumps are used for ir...
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Griswold Pumps
Irrigation Pump
15JMT
$6,342.50Irrigation pump. Designed for applications where moderate amounts of dirt and debris might be in the water. The semi-open cast iron impeller is designed to handle this abrasive material better than an enclosed impeller. This impeller can easily b... -
Riverside
FP25V fire pump 2 1_2 inch
L1293Y
$2,699.00High Pressure Centrifugal Pump. Sometimes called Fire Pumps, these models are used to transfer water long distances or to deliver water at high pressure. Among their many uses are firefighting brush fires, rescue work, jetting in piles, washing...13HP Vanguard Learn More -
Wayne
1-1/2 HP Lawn Sprinkling Pump
WLS150
$1,211.28Sprinkler pump designed to operate underground sprinkling systems, draw water from well, lake or ponds for lawn watering, pool filling or any other applications where high water volume is needed. 4860gph. All motors are wired 230V. The 3/4, 1 and ...
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AMT Pumps
3" Self-Prime Pump
2876-95
15% Off Special Price $2,252.40 Regular Price $2,649.88AMT 7-1/2HP self-priming pump.
Designed for a broad range of high capacity solids handling semi-trash applications. The Centerline discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connections. Heavy...
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AMT Pumps
3" Solids Handling Self-Prime Pump
2874-95
$2,149.44Self priming Solids Handling self-priming pumps are designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. The Center-line discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connections.Self-cl...
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