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
Sprinkler Booster 1HP
379F-95
$1,028.501HP 3-phase AMT Sprinkler Booster pumps feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage models feature a built-in check...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze gear pump
N993C-M26
$1,298.70Bronze gear pump. 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 service life.Gear pumps are p...
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Riverside
FP25H Fire pump 2 1_2 inch
L1610Z
$2,780.00High 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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MP Pumps
FM 8 Hydraulic Motor
35272
$1,897.50Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Hydraulic Motor Driven Pump using a pedestal Coupled Cast Iron Hydraulic Motor. Hydraulic motor .37cu in displacement.MP Flomax 2" Hydraulic Pump Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Trash Pump 3" Gas Engine Driven Honda pump
3943-96
$2,666.88AMT line of Gas Engine Driven Trash pumps is designed for applications which require high flow efficiency and solids handling capability. Obsolete see 3S9XHR. Pumps are constructed of heavy duty sand cast components featuring removable/replaceable...
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Remco
100PSI Bypass
5538-1i1-63A
$306.88NEW MODEL NUMBERS TO REVIEW: 5518-2I1-94A or 5538-2I1-94A
THE PROFLO FATBOY® PUMPS UP THE VOLUME WITH 5.3gpm. Demanding industrial pump environments require precise engineering and quality components the ProFlo FatBoy® was designed with both. T...
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AMT Pumps
Electric Trash pump 5HP
393A-95
23% Off Special Price $2,006.86 Regular Price $2,606.315HP Electric trash pump. AMT Cast Iron 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". Cast iron construction with 2 vane Stainles...
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AMT Pumps
Solids Handling Electric Pump CI Centrifugal
276D-95
$1,272.88Solids Handling Electric Pump Self-priming pump is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These 2" pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capa...2HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More -
MP Pumps
2CT-3 Trash Pump PEO
43929
$3,287.502CT-3 Jaeger Trash Pumps, self-priming, cast iron. Pumpak for close-coupled gasoline engine supplied separately.The Model 2CT-3 is a 3" x 3" Self Priming Trash Pump which can be close coupled 145TC 1750rpm motor. This unit has cast iron constr...
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All-Flo Pumps
Stainless Steel Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
A100-NA3-SS3E-B70
$4,717.50Stainless Steel AODD Pump 1". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Models available in PP, PVDF, Nylon, Conductive Nylon, Al and 316SS fro...
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