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
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 -
Pacer Pumps
SE3XL-E5DCP DIESEL
58-13X4-E5DCP
$3,918.05Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming). Pacer S series with LOMBARDINI DIESEL engine. Great pump for tanker truck filling, dewatering or removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a large volume of wa... -
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
2" Engine Driven Trash Pump
12D1-GX160
20% Off Special Price $4,695.20 Regular Price $5,869.002" Engine Driven Trash Pump, Portable water pump.
The Gorman-Rupp line of Engine Driven Trash pumps is designed for applications which require high flow efficiency and solid handling capability. Portable water Pumps are constructed of heavy duty ...
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AMT Pumps
Sprinkler pump Booster
3790-95
23% Off Special Price $691.31 Regular Price $897.813/4HP Sprinkler pump or booster pump feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage models feature a built-in check va...
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General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 6.3hp Hollow Shaft
EZ2536EUI
$1,245.55EZ 44 E Triplex Plunger Pump with Hollow Shaft, Flanged for Direct Couple to Electric Motors (NEMA-184TC) - Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty. This pump includes Unloader and Downstream Injector.- Ideal for all pressure cl...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
N994 Gear Pump Only
N994R-S15
$1,069.90Gear Pump Only. No motor. Pump housings and gears are made of top quality bronze; shafts are from stainless steel 303. Gear Pump KIT. Bearings are designed of high performance carbon-graphite material selected for wear resistance and long servi... -
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 -
Flotec Pumps
Corrosion Resistant Convertible Jet Pump
FP4332-08
$931.00Corrosion resistant convertible jet pumps are constructed of rugged fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastic, have a high resistance to sand and abrasive wear and assure years of dependable service. Ideal for shallow well applications with pumping l...
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