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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AMT Pumps
Cast Iron Self Priming
282F-95
25% Off Special Price $750.66 Regular Price $1,000.88AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capable of handling up ...
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Griswold Pumps
Griswold Self Prime pump
10HLS ODP
$8,865.00Griswold Self Prime pump is a heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.10HP 230/1 Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
Pacer SE2JL HYC Hydraulic
58-12J4 HYC
$1,064.44Pacer Plastic pump. Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming)Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series with HYDRAULIC MOTOR. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pool...Hydraulic 2" Learn More -
General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 12.4 Hollow Shaft
EZ3040GUI
$1,267.30EZ 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. Pump with Built-in Unloade... -
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.
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AMT Pumps
3" Honda Driven Diaphragm Pump
69-H533
20% Off Special Price $2,150.50 Regular Price $2,688.13Honda GX160 gas engine 5.5HP. 3" 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 or Sludge pumps, diaphragm pumps are designed to p...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze gear pump
N993Q-J46
$2,273.70Pump 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.Gear pumps are positive displac...
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General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 12.4hp Hollow Shaft
EZ4030G34
$1,286.15EZ 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. Max. Inlet Vacuum: Flooded... -
Riverside
TP2B Trash pump 2"
L1540W
$1,504.00Trash Pumps are used where water containing solids such as sticks, stones, mud, sand, gravel and other foreign material is present. Trash pumps have the capabilities of ordinary centrifugal pumps, with the added ability to handle solids of up to a...
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Koshin Pumps
6" Honda Engine Driven Trash Pump
KTH-150
$14,135.00Honda powered 6" trash pump. Koshin 6" Electric start engine driven pump is designed for applications requiring high volume flow and solid/debris handling capabilities. Pump is constructed of heavy duty sand cast aluminum with cast iron and sta...
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