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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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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Jabsco Pumps
Bronze Utility Pump
18610-0003
$888.33For 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 gasoline or other flammable liquids. Do not run dry. Mo...
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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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Remco
115v Demand Pump 2GPM
3323-1E1-52C
$206.41Demanding 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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Stenner
Adjustable mechanical feed rate, dual head dual control 50GPD
100DM4
$694.00G.H. Stenner & Company offers a complete line of highly reliable peristalic chemical feeders. Use for grease trap enzymes, algaecide, biocide, biocidal, antimicrobial, chlorination - chlorine sanitizers and disinfectants injection, cooling towe... -
Little Giant Pumps
Flexible impeller pump PP-1S
555110
$324.54Non-Submersible, Self-Priming Stainless Steel Transfer Pump This lightweight, self-priming, portable pump with stainless steel pump head can be used to empty waterbeds, drain water heaters or aquariums, pump out a basement, transfer water to an...
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Stenner
Dual Head Adjustable mechanical feed rate 120GPD
170DM4
$699.00G.H. Stenner & Company offers a complete line of highly reliable peristalic chemical feeders. Use for grease trap enzymes, algaecide, biocide, biocidal, antimicrobial, chlorination - chlorine sanitizers and disinfectants injection, cooling towe...6-120GPD Learn More -
Stenner
Dual head Adjustable rate 100GPD
100DMHP5
$695.00G.H. Stenner & Company offers a complete line of highly reliable peristalic chemical feeders. Use for grease trap enzymes, algaecide, biocide, biocidal, antimicrobial, chlorination - chlorine sanitizers and disinfectants injection, cooling towers... -
Stenner
Dual Head Dual Control 70GPD
170MDC4
$601.00G.H. Stenner & Company offers a complete line of highly reliable peristalic chemical feeders. Use for grease trap enzymes, algaecide, biocide, biocidal, antimicrobial, chlorination - chlorine sanitizers and disinfectants injection, cooling towers...
