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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Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 5hp Irrigation
QP50B
$5,395.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QP50B-3
QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications. Home and property electric...
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Flojet Pumps
High Flow Booster System
2840-000
$689.00Designed to provide a constant water pressure of 40 PSI and flows to 4.5 GPM. The pump is fully automatic, with built-in inlet strainer, pressure switch, and check valve, and supplies a smooth flow from a trickle to full flow. 115vIncludes cord ...
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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... -
Flotec Pumps
CI Shallow well Pump 1/2
FP4112
$620.00Cast Iron shallow well jet pump water pump. 1/2 HP * Superior performance at depths to water of 25' or less. * Rugged, heavy-duty cast iron pump housing. 1-1/4" NPT suction and 1" NPT discharge pipe sizes.Ready-to-install dual voltage (115v/23... -
Sta-Rite
Shallow well Pump 1/2HP
FNC-L
Cast Iron shallow well jet pump water pump. 1/2 HP electric motor.
Also often used as a sprinkler pump with built in automatic on / off using included pressure switch.
* Superior performance at depths to water of 25' or less. * Rugged, heavy-dut...
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Flotec Pumps
CI Shallow well Pump 3/4
FP4122
$960.00Cast Iron shallow well jet pump. 3/4 HP * Superior performance at depths to water of 25' or less. * Rugged, heavy-duty cast iron pump housing. * Ready-to-install 230 volt motor - see manual for 115 volt conversion. * 1-1/4" NPT suction and 1" N... -
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...
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Griswold Pumps
CI Irrigation pump
75HHS
$9,424.00Irrigation Pump, heavy duty, electric.
7.5HP Griswold pump is a heavy duty work horse water pump. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation or pond and fountain service. Self-priming means no foo...
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Jabsco Pumps
Bronze Pump 10gpm 115V
11810-0003
$1,041.00Bronze Utility pump, electric motor drive. For general transfer pumping where self-priming, 10gpm flow, debris tolerance and portable 115V AC operation is desired. Nitrile for oil based products. Neoprene for water and general purpose pumping. ...1/3HP Utility pump 115v Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
Bronze Portable Pump
18610-0001
$888.33Bronze Portable Pump, marine water utility pump. For general transfer pumping where self-priming, 6 gpm flow, debris tolerance and portable 115VAC operation is desired. Long lasting AC induction motor has no brushes to wear out. Do not pump gas...
