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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Remco
Street Sweeper Pump 100PSI Bi-pass
5538-2I1-94A
$426.00Street Sweeper pump.
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AMT Pumps
Electric 4" Trash pump 15HP
399D-95
$4,937.44Electric Trash Pump – 4”
Durable, Efficient, and Designed for Solid-Laden LiquidsThe AMT 399D-95 Electric Trash Pump is engineered for reliable, trouble-free operation in demanding environments. With robust construction and advanced features,...
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AMT Pumps
Self Priming 316SS Pump
2762-98
20% Off Special Price $1,767.15 Regular Price $2,208.94Self-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 of handling up t...1.5HP 115/230v Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE3LB D5.0C
58-13L2-D5.0C
$1,830.803" S pump close coupled to a TEFC 3P electric motor. Self priming FRP polyester plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water, salt water, waste water, mild acids and bases transfer applications. Widely used to transfer and spray de-icin...
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Flojet Pumps
Duplex Diaphragm pump
G573205A
$345.00Glass filled Polypropylene double diaphragm pump with FKM diaphragms and check valve seats. Springs are Hastalloy.Connections are 3/8" straight. Air connection is 1/4" BARB brass. Air operated diaphragm pumps used for cleaning chemicals an...
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Remco
115v Demand Pump 4GPM
5536-1E1-58C
$325.00Demanding industrial pump environments require precise engineering and quality components. The demand pump was designed with both. Demand pumps operate as a positive displacement pump which has a pressure switch built in. When flow is open the pum...
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Tsurumi
Gas Diaphragm Pump 2"
TD6-200-1
$2,256.00Tsurumi Heavy-duty gas engine diaphragm Pump with Honda engine, oil sensor, 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.
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Oberdorfer Pumps
N993 Pump & motor
N993RM-J07
$1,609.40Pump 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 service life.Gear pumps are positive displac...
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AMT Pumps
2" Gas Powered Diaphragm Pump
69-G633
23% Off Special Price $2,045.31 Regular Price $2,656.25Mud pump. Powered by 4 HP Honda GX 120 Engine. AMT 2" Diaphragm pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. Often referred to as Mud pumps, mudhog or Sludge pumps, diap...
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AMT Pumps
Electric Trash pump 7.5HP 1P
394H-95
23% Off Special Price $3,615.30 Regular Price $4,695.19Electric Trash pump Single Phase motor. AMT IPT 394B-95 (former) Cast Iron Sewage Trash pumps are designed for a trouble free and economical handling of solid-laden liquids and slurries. Pumps are available in three NPT port sizes; 2", 3" and 4". ...
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