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
Hand Piston Drum Pump
HP01-99
23% Off Special Price $141.53 Regular Price $183.81This Polypropylene Drum pump is designed for transfer and dispensing of liquids within a pH range of 4 to 11. Includes many organic acids, alcohols and water soluble inorganic chemicals which are compatible with pump component materials. Capable o...
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AMT Pumps
CI Centrifugal
2827-95
23% Off Special Price $660.23 Regular Price $857.44This line of 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...
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EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump
JEU150615D1C
20% Off Special Price $1,086.52 Regular Price $1,358.15The EBARA JEU150615D1C is a 1 1/2 HP self-priming stainless steel jet pump from the JEU Pro Steel series, built for dependable performance and continuous-duty service where corrosion resistance is required. NSF certified if needed. Its self-primin...
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Pacer Pumps
Selfpriming Pump Electric start
SE2UL-E5ICP ES
$1,412.20Selfpriming Pump Electric start.
Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series S with Briggs gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a large volume of water ne...
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Tsurumi
Diaphragm Trash pump
TD4-200
$2,275.00Diaphragm mud trash pumps. Honda powered diaphragm trash pumps are designed to be reliable, easy to start, easy to prime, easy to maintain and are built to last. QUALITY 4-STROKE Honda GX ENGINES with OHV, and a transistorized pointless ignition ...Honda 4HP GX120 Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
N992R Gear Pump PEO
N992R
$718.90Gear Pump pump end only. 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. Include...Bronze pump only w/relief valve 3/8" Learn More -
General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 6.2hp Solid Shaft
EZ2536S
$1,045.45EZ 44 S Triplex Plunger Pump with Solid Shaft - Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty.- Solid ceramic plunger design
- Flex coupling and bell housing available for direct drive
- Die-cast, anodized aluminum, oil-bath crankcase
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AMT Pumps
Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
2852-95
25% Off Special Price $554.63 Regular Price $739.50Self-priming centrifugal pump 1/2HP
for circulating, pond, fountain, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. Self-cleaning, clog resistant impeller. Built in flapper/check valve. Handle & steel case. American made
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Pacer Pumps
SE2UB-E5HOC 2" Pacer water Pump
58-12U4 E5HOC
$944.15Pacer series S water pump. Solid FRP construction. Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming), with gasoline engine. Great pump for contractors removing water from basements, ditches, dike, swimming pools or anywhere a large v...Honda GC160 Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self-Priming Centrifugal 6,000 GPH
2822-95
25% Off Special Price $750.66 Regular Price $1,000.88This line of 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...230/460v 1-1/2HP ODP Learn More