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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Sta-Rite
Irrigation Pump 2-1/2HP
DHHG-53L
Irrigation Pump Fountain Pumps. Sta-Rite - DHHG-53L Irrigation pump: Irrigation Pump 230v. High Head Self-priming centrifugal pump for irrigation, fire protection, marine and liquid transfer, water reclaim and water-tank delivery systems.. Cast ir...
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MP Pumps
High Head Pump & Motor HHLF
36438
$5,675.00High head self priming centrifugal pump, close coupled to an electric motor.
- 1 1/2 x 1 1/2" HIGH HEAD
- FLOWS - TO 140 GPM
- PRESSURES - TO 190 TDH
- CAST IRON CONSTRUCTION
- DRIVE SLEEVE - 304 STAINLESS STEEL
- Close Coupled Motor
- SEALS - STANDARD...
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Remco
Demand/Bypass
5517-1E1-58C
$339.00115v AC electric diaphragm pump. PROFLO 5500 OVERVIEW Engineered to withstand the most rigorous and punishing duty cycles, the ProFlo 5500 Series Pump is a top-line performer. We make this claim because we use the highest quality American Made pum...
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AMT Pumps
4˝ Self-Priming Pump 230v
4873-95
20% Off Special Price $3,818.20 Regular Price $4,772.75Single phase AMT Self-Priming solids handling CI 4" Centrifugal pumps are designed for a broad range of high capacity dewatering applications, including dewatering, liquid transfer, circulation, drainage and irrigation. Dual volute design reduces ...
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Sta-Rite
2.5HP Sprinkler Pump
DMMG-42L
Sta-rite Medium Head Self-priming centrifugal pump for sprinkler irrigation, fire protection, marine and liquid transfer. Cast iron construction with Bronze enclosed impeller. Includes drain port. Order suction port separately as a accessory.115/230v Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
Centrifugal Pump
SE2HL-C3.0C
15% Off Special Price $1,706.72 Regular Price $2,007.90Pacer S pump 58-12H4 C3.0C close coupled to a TEFC 3hp motor.
Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. Widely used to transfer and spray de-icing / anti-icing solutions, such as calcium chlor...
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Remco
115v Demand Pump 5.3GPM
5537-1E1-65C
$293.22Demanding 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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Remco
115v Demand Pump 5.3GPM
5537-1E1-58C
$332.00Demanding 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 p...
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Remco
115v Demand Pump 1GPM
3321-1E1-52C
$206.41Diaphragm pump with automatic switch. Demand
Demanding industrial electric pump environments require precise engineering and quality components葉he demand pump was designed with both. Demand pumps operated as a positive displacement pump which h...
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MP Pumps
316SS Self prime pump FMX75
35329
$1,131.25316SS Self Prime Pump for chemicals, salt water or many other liquids where corrosion is a problem by MP. Marine Boat air conditioning is a big market for these pumps. Model FMX75 is a high performance self-priming 316 stainless steel centrifugal ...
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