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
6" Honda Trash Pump Skid mount
5586-H6
15% Off Special Price $18,394.85 Regular Price $21,641.00Honda powered 6" trash pump, skid mounted. 60,000GPH AMT 6" 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 ...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze gear pump Pedestal
N3000RS15
$1,357.20Bronze rotary gear pump with relief valve. Pedestal mounted bronze gear pump.See performance chart for HP required VS. motor RPM and pump performance.
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MP Pumps
FM 15 Pump Hydraulic motor driven
28553
$4,037.50FM 15 Hydraulic Motor-Driven Pump (Ultra)
The MP 28553 FM 15 is a high-performance, self-priming pump designed for demanding commercial water applications. Featuring a 3" NPT pipe size and powered by an Ultra-brand hydraulic motor, this pump deli...
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AMT Pumps
6" Engine Trash Pump Skid Mount
5588-D6
23% Off Special Price $28,210.59 Regular Price $36,637.13Diesel AMT 6" engine driven skid mounted pump is designed for applications requiring high volume flow and solid debris dewatering handling capabilities. Pump is constructed of heavy duty sand cast aluminum with cast iron and stainless steel intern...
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AMT Pumps
Self Priming 3HP Electric pump
276A-95
23% Off Special Price $1,095.47 Regular Price $1,422.69Self Priming 3HP Electric pump. This line of AMT solids handling pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resist...
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General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 5.1hp Solid Shaft
EZ2530SUI
$1,161.45EZ 44 S Triplex Plunger Pump with Solid Shaft - Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty. This pump includes Built-in Unloader and Downstream Injector.- Solid ceramic plunger design
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Pacer Pumps
SE2RL-E5HCP
58-12R4-E5HCP
$1,281.10Pacer gas engine water pump. Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series with Honda gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools, fire fighters camp water tenders, brine so...5HP Honda Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
15SP15C-1P
25% Off Special Price $927.56 Regular Price $1,236.751.5HP Self Priming Chemical Pump 115v /230v
1.5" Self-priming centrifugal pump for circulating, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. This line of AMT Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for industrial and commercial applications re...
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AMT Pumps
AMT Self priming pump 2HP
2828-95
25% Off Special Price $837.52 Regular Price $1,116.69IPT AMT 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 handl...115/230v 2HP ODP 1.5" Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE3XL-E8VCP
58-13X4-E8VCP
$1,416.80Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming)Pacer series with a Vanguard,Briggs & Stratton INTEK PRO OHV gasoline engine.In a Welded one piece roll cage. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or a...