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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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze SP pump 1/3 hp
300B-F13
$1,972.23Bronze self priming pump with 1/3 hp motor. Mounts to a NEMA 56J motor with a threaded shaft SS. Self priming / suction lift to 20 feet. (15 ft without a foot or check valve)Bronze models - Ideal for marine service ( air conditioning, bilge, and...
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Remco
Street Sweeper Pump 60PSI Bi-pass
5538-2E1-94A
$426.00Street Sweeper pump.
THE PROFLO FATBOY® PUMPS UP THE VOLUME WITH 7GPM. Demanding industrial pump environments require precise engineering and quality components in the ProFlo FatBoy® was designed with both. To maximize the potential of all five...
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AMT Pumps
3" CI Self-Prime electric pump 300 GPM
2878-95
10% Off Special Price $3,087.73 Regular Price $3,430.81AMT 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-cleaning semi-open impeller...
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Flotec Pumps
Stainless Steel Sprinkler Utility Pump
2825SS-01
$666.00Features:- Stainless Steel Pump Housing
- Continuous duty rated 1 HP, 115 Volt motor , 3,450 RPM
- Permanently lubricated Bearings mean no maintenance problems
- Completely portable; pump mounted on stand with handle
- Factory installed 6' power cord wit...
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Riverside
FP25HE fire pump Electric Start
FP25HE
$3,945.00High 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, rescue work, jetting in piles, washing boats, cleanin...
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AMT Pumps
3" Trash Pump Electric start Honda
3944-96
$4,182.40OBSOLETE, call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Gas Engine Dredge Pump
316F-95
25% Off Special Price $1,671.85 Regular Price $2,229.13Dredge PumpGas 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 marine applications including dredging, pile driving,...
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TrunkPump
PTO Trash Pump
TP-3PTR
$3,889.00TrunkPump Trash Pump
The TrunkPump TP-3PTR is a powerful and versatile PTO-powered trash pump designed for efficient dewatering and flood management. Ideal for golf courses, sports fields, farms, ponds, and seasonal applications like flooding cor...
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AMT Pumps
3" CI Self-Prime pump Dewatering
2879-95
15% Off Special Price $3,351.50 Regular Price $3,942.94Cast Iron CI AMT self-priming pumps are heavy duty dewatering pumps designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. The Centerline discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connec...7.5HP 230v/1 Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Pedestal Gear Pump
N4000RS3
$1,357.20Bronze Pedestal Gear pump. Often used as a oil pump on large ships to pre-lube the bearings. See performance chart for motor speed VS HP VS performance.- Gear pumps are positive displacement pumps. Each shaft revolution displaces a definite a...
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