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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Pacer Pumps
SE2IL CSS Pedestal Mounted
58-12I4 P
$630.00Plastic self priming pump, Pedestal Mounted or frame mounted for long coupling or belt drive. Pacer Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump. Pacer series with CAST IRON BEARING PEDESTAL for long coupling or belt drive. Great pump for de-ic...2" PE Pedestal Learn More -
AMT Pumps
4" Honda Engine Powered Trash Pump
3994-96
20% Off Special Price $5,023.50 Regular Price $6,279.384" Trash Pump.
Honda powered trash pump GX390. 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 feat...
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AMT Pumps
Ryton Rotary Drum Pump
4942-99
$261.38This Rytonï® Drum pump is designed for the transfer, pumping and dispensing of aggressive chemicals including many esters, ketone's, alcohols and hydrocarbons which are compatible with pump component materials. Capable of handling compatible liq...
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Pacer Pumps
SE3SL-E5HCP Pacer Honda 3" pump
58-13S4-E5HCP
$1,483.50Pacer 3" water pump, Honda gas engine. 16,800 GPH flow. Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series with Honda GX160 OHV gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywh...Honda GX160 commercial Engine Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
HPN1A HAND PUMP
59-0002-1A
$304.00Polyester Hand Dispensing Pump designed tough and constructed of engineered thermoplastics for the broadest range of Ag chemicals applications. FKM O-ring and Cork Nitrile gasket. Use as a primer pump for larger units. This low cost pump deli... -
AMT Pumps
Trash Pump 3" Kit
3S5X
$971.39Trash Pump 3" kit.
3" Aluminum trash pump with cast iron impeller and wearplate in kit form for customer mounting to gas engine with 5/8"-16 threaded shaft. FKM seals for AG chemicals. Picture shows the Pedestal mounted model for ref. only. Made ...
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AMT Pumps
2" CI Trash pump 5HP
393B-95
25% Off Special Price $2,462.35 Regular Price $3,283.132 "Electric 5HP-1phase Trash pump.
AMT Cast Iron Sewage Trash pumps are designed for a trouble free and economical handling of solid-laden liquids and slurries. Cast iron construction with 2 vane Stainless steel self-cleaning impellers, Silicon C...
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AMT Pumps
Self Priming 2" Electric Pump
2767-95
15% Off Special Price $1,097.30 Regular Price $1,290.94Electric 3hp solids handling pumps is self priming and designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These CI pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller cap...
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MP Pumps
FM30 Pedestal Pump
33141
$7,800.00Flomax 30 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Pedestal pump with DOUBLE seal. -
General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 10.8hp Hollow Shaft
EZ3035G
$1,148.91EZ 44 G Triplex Plunger Pump with Hollow Shaft, Flanged for Direct Couple to Gasoline Engines (SAE J609B) - Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty. Flanged for mounting on up to 13 horsepower engines.- Solid ceramic plunger des...
