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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Hypro Pumps
Cast Iron Gear pump 3/8
GMCV3VA4
$1,114.00Rotary Cast Iron Gear pump 3/8". 303 SS fasteners, steel gears.
Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discharge. Do not operate the relief valve for more than one minute.
Use...
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Remco
FatBoy Demand Diaphragm Pump
5538-1E1-69C
$412.56THE PROFLO FATBOY® PUMPS UP THE VOLUME WITH 7GPM. Demanding industrial pump environments require precise engineering and quality components. The ProFlo FatBoy® was designed with both. To maximize the potential of all five diaphragm chambers, Rem...
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AMT Pumps
3 Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump
6201-98
$8,700.00Electric Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump.
3" SS self priming electric motor pump. A robust Stainless Steel SS Centrifugal self priming pump designed for a broad range of high capacity applications, including dewatering, waste pits, liquid trans...
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Griswold Pumps
Irrigation pump 7.5HP
75HHS TEFC
$9,424.00Irrigation pump, Heavy duty work horse. Griswold HH sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. Self priming single phase 230v 7.5HP provides high flow water transfer.7-1/2HP 230v/1 TEFC 3" Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
Self priming water pump 5HP
5HLS TEFC
$4,583.05Self priming water pump 5HP.
Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.
The H Series is available in two versions:
- HL pumps: designed for lower flows
- HH pumps...
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Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 7.5HP
75HLS TEFC
$13,562.00Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.7-1/2HP 230/1 Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
Sprinkler Pump
5JMS
$5,519.10Water sprinkler 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 eas... -
Griswold Pumps
Irrigation Pump
10JMS ODP
$8,599.00Irrigation sprinkler pumps for commercial duty. Designed for Irrigation 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 enc... -
Sta-Rite
Irrigation Pump 2-1/2HP
DHHG-53L
Irrigation Pump Fountain Pumps. Sta-Rite - DHHG-53L Irrigation pump: Irrigation Pump 230v. High Head Self-priming centrifugal pump for irrigation, fire protection, marine and liquid transfer, water reclaim and water-tank delivery systems.. Cast ir...
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MP Pumps
High Head Pump & Motor HHLF
36438
$5,675.00High head self priming centrifugal pump, close coupled to an electric motor.
- 1 1/2 x 1 1/2" HIGH HEAD
- FLOWS - TO 140 GPM
- PRESSURES - TO 190 TDH
- CAST IRON CONSTRUCTION
- DRIVE SLEEVE - 304 STAINLESS STEEL
- Close Coupled Motor
- SEALS - STANDARD...
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