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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PumpBiz
Pressure Hand Pump
WP2
$128.00Reliable Hand Pump for Wells, Springs, Cisterns, and Remote Water Access The PumpBiz WP2 (Oasis Pump) is a lightweight, durable hand-lift pump designed for wells, cisterns, springs, buried tanks, rivers, and streams where the maximum lift is 28 t... -
Berkeley Pumps
Electric Self-Priming Pump
B60769
The Berkeley Electric Self-Priming Pump B60769 (B60769) is a self-priming centrifugal pump engineered to handle suction lifts and entrained air without manual priming, saving time on setup and re-priming after shutdown. With 15HP 230/460V 3", suct...
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Pacer Pumps
SE2IL HYC Hydraulic
58-12I4 HYC
$1,064.44Hydraulic motor drive self priming pump.
Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer 'S' series with hydraulic (or Pneumatic air) MOTOR. Great pump for removing water from bilge, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a large ...
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Munro Pumps
Irrigation pump 1hp
MULP100B
$1,517.00Irrigation pump 1HP. LP100B
Munro sprinkler pump. Residential self-priming pump. LP075B Easy service desing. Professional construction. Designed specifically for turf irrigation, this self-priming pump provides outstanding performance to horsepow...
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Riverside
TP3KD Diesel Trash pump 3"
L1630Y
$4,550.00TP3 diesel Trash Pumps are used where water containing solids such as sticks, stones, mud, sand, gravel and other foreign material is present. Riverside Trash pumps have the capabilities of ordinary centrifugal pumps, with the added ability to ...Kohler diesel 3" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Honda Engine Pump 9,000 GPH
3168-95
20% Off Special Price $918.85 Regular Price $1,148.56Honda engine pump. Solids handling pumps feature Honda GC160 Overhead Cam engines that offer high quality and value. These pumps are constructed of heavy duty cast iron components. The various models are designed to cover a wide array of applica...2" semi-trash SiC Honda GX160 - OBSOLETE, call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More -
Remco
12v Demand Spray Pump
2240-1B1-10E
$96.1212v Demand Spray Pump.
Far and away the best selling 12vdc pump in the industry. Choose from standard models or configure to meet the special needs of your OEM application. Replace Delevan 2200 pumps on Snowex Trynex spreaders. Long-life (2000 ho...
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AMT Pumps
Electric Trash pump 3HP
316B-95
20% Off Special Price $1,416.10 Regular Price $1,770.13Electric 3HP motor 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 Stainless steel self-cleanin...
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MP Pumps
FM 15 w/ motor
26557
$4,812.50Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-7.5 HP7.5HP, 3ph Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE11/2AL CSS Ped.
58-11A4 P
$718.75S pump with CAST IRON BEARING PEDESTAL for long coupling to a motor or belt drive PTO. NO motor included. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications, fountains, irrigation and water trucks.
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