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
N992R Gear Pump & Mtr
N992R-C82
$2,103.5324vDC gear pump and 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. Inclu...1/4HP 24vDC Learn More -
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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Flotec Pumps
Cyclone Portable Pump
BW85P
$225.00The 12v Simer Blue Water portable pump is designed for every day or emergency puddle use. Thousands of Uses! Perfect for transferring or removing unwanted water from waterbeds, aquariums, or clogged non-draining sinks. Use while camping. Quickly ... -
Remco
12v Demand Pump
5536-1E1-82B
$214.92Demanding industrial 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 has a pressure switch built in. When flow is open th...4GPM 60PSI 12DC Learn More -
Remco
FatBoy Demand Pump
5538-1I1-94A
$379.00THE PROFLO FATBOY® PUMPS UP THE VOLUME WITH 7GPM 100psi. Demanding industrial pump environments require precise engineering and quality componentsè. The ProFlo FatBoy® was designed with both. To maximize the potential of all five diaphragm chamber...
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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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Remco
24vdc Demand Pump
2452-1H1-20B
$173.64Demanding industrial 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 has a pressure switch built in. When flow is open th...2GPM 80PSI Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Gear Pump & 12VDC Motor
N992R-C81
$2,103.5312V DC Gear Pump with relief valve. Housings and gears are made of top quality bronze; shafts are from stainless steel 303. Continuous Duty gear pump fitted with 12V DC motor. Bearings are designed of high performance carbon-graphite material s...1/3HP 12V DC Relief valve Learn More -
Aquatec Pumps
Ag Elect. diaphragm pump
5513-1E77-M638
$319.74550 Series Super Flow Pump: These pumps are specifically designed for Ag applications such as MOSQUITO pesticides and fertilizers. 12 VDC SEALED MOTOR. FKM SEALS. Pressure switch set at 60 PSI.
OPERATION: The 550 pumps can draw water from a holdi...
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Jabsco Pumps
Run dry 24vdc
23920-9323
$615.00Jabsco pump. For general purpose pumping where self-priming and extended run dry capability are required. Liquid stored in the specially designed pumphead provides 10 minutes or more of run dry operation after liquid supply tank is empty. Heavy...23920-9 Learn More
