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
N993 bronze Gear pump
N993R
$1,019.20Pump Only PEO, no motor.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 pu...
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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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AMT Pumps
Sprinkler Booster pump
3655-95
25% Off Special Price $1,618.46 Regular Price $2,157.94Sprinkler pump 5HP Booster pumps feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. Sprinkler pumps self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage feature a built-in check valve to...
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AMT Pumps
Selfprime pump
276C-95
15% Off Special Price $1,177.68 Regular Price $1,385.50Self-priming 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 to 3/8" diameter...
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MP Pumps
FloMax 10 Pump w/ Motor
22722
$4,687.50Cast Iron Flomax 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-7.5 HP7.5HP 230/460v Learn More