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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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
2" Honda Powered Trash Pump
2S5XHR
25% Off Special Price $1,407.29 Regular Price $1,876.38Honda 2" Engine Powered Trash pump by AMT
is designed for applications which require high flow efficiency and solid handling capability. Honda engine trash pumps are constructed of heavy duty sand cast aluminum components featuring replaceable du...
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MP Pumps
FM40 Engine Mount Pump
33354
$10,375.00Flomax 40 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 4" NPT. PUMPAK for Engine Drive. Used for irrigation, ship fire protection, and other water pump applications requiring high pressure and high flow. ENGINE NOT INCLUDED, use 18-50 HP.For engine drive mount CI Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM5 Pump w/ no engine
21301
$3,537.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Pump end for use with standard engines. For use with pump engine. BronzeBronze, Engine mount kit Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM5 Pump w/ no engine
21306
$1,100.00Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Pump end for use with standard engines. For use with PUMPAK with Base and Fasteners. -
AMT Pumps
Sprinkler Booster Pump 1.5HP
379J-95
$1,116.69AMT 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 valve to in...
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AMT Pumps
2" Engine-Driven Trash Pump
3930-95
23% Off Special Price $899.12 Regular Price $1,167.692" Trash Pump for Sale. The AMT line of Engine Driven Trash pumps is designed for applications which require high flow efficiency and solids handling capability. Pumps are constructed of heavy duty sand cast components featuring removable/replacea...
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AMT Pumps
2" Diaphragm Trash Pump KIT
336G-K6
23% Off Special Price $1,758.97 Regular Price $2,284.38Mud pump. Pump KIT only, NO Engine. AMT 2" Diaphragm pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. Often referred to as Mud pumps, mudhog or Sludge pumps, diaphragm pu... -
Remco
FatBoy Diaphragm Pump Bypass
5518-2I1-94A
$283.94THE PROFLO FATBOY® PUMPS UP THE VOLUME WITH 7GPM.
FatBoy® Demanding industrial pump environments require precise engineering and quality components - the ProFlo FatBoy was designed with both. Liquid de-icing applications. To maximize the potent...
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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... -
Oberdorfer Pumps
N991 Bronze gear pump PEO
N991R-32
$596.70Bronze gear pump
NO motor. 1/4" Pump housings and gears are made of top quality bronze; shafts are from stainless steel 303. Include relief valve built in. Bearings are designed of high performance carbon-graphite material selected for wear resis...
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