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
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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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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Remco
12v Demand Pump 2GPM
3323-1E1-82B
$196.58Demanding industrial pump environments require precise engineering and quality components the demand pump was designed with both. Demand pumps operated as a positive displacement pump which has a pressure switch built in. When flow is open the pum...
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Pacer Pumps
SE3LL D5.0C
58-13L4 D5.0C
25% Off Special Price $2,277.00 Regular Price $3,036.00S pump close coupled to a TEFC 230/460 3 phase electric motor. S Series Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps are lightweight, chemically resistant pumps for general service on water, salt water, waste water, mild acids and bases. They feature non-metall...
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Pacer Pumps
SE2UL E5HCP/ES 2" Pacer water Pump
58-12U4 E5HCP/ES
$1,888.30Pacer series S water pump. Solid FRP construction. Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming), with gasoline engine. Great pump for contractors removing water from basements, ditches, dike, salt brine de-icing, swimming pools or ...
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Sta-Rite
Convertible Jet Pump 1.5HP
PLF
Convertible Jet Pump, used for shallow or deep water well. Also used as a lawn sprinkler pump. The performance-proven PL Series is constructed to be lightweight and extremely resistant to sand and abrasive wear, it performs best on all deep wel...115/230v Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2FL CSS Pedestal pump
58-12F4 P
$729.56Pump S with Pedestal.
Great pump for removing water from bilge or anywhere a large volume of water needs to be removed and spraying water from tankers. Also good for irrigation, water truck, fish farms ect. Structural plastic FRP is light weight ...
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