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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Flotec Pumps
Jet Pump Water well
FP4012
$555.00Corrosion resistant shallow well 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 lev...
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AMT Pumps
Cast Iron SelfPrime
2764-95
20% Off Special Price $873.80 Regular Price $1,092.25AMT IPT Self-priming 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 resistant impeller capable of h...230/460v 1-1/2HP ODP Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
ISPE2GL D3.0C
58-52G4D3.0C
$2,430.60Self-Priming SS Centrifugal Pumps, Pump casing is made of 304 stainless steel. Internal parts are glass reinforced polyester or glass reinforced polypropylene. All pumps include a built-in check valve.
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AMT Pumps
Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
285E-95
23% Off Special Price $625.86 Regular Price $812.81Self-priming centrifugal pump for circulating, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. Self-cleaning, clog resistant impeller. Light WVO, vegi oil, biodiesel. Used in a Biodiesel Processor application where it's pumping oil through it & sm...1/2HP 115/230v TEFC Learn More -
General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 8.6hp Solid Shaft
EZ3042S
$1,183.93EZ 44 S Triplex Plunger Pump with Solid Shaft - Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty. This pump has premium roller bearings.- Solid ceramic plunger design
- Flex coupling and bell housing available for direct drive
- Die-cast, an...
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Aquatec Pumps
Demand diaphragm pump
5512-1F02-J526
$290.54550 Series Super Flow Pump: Water system, wash down, watering. Reverse Osmosis System Pump, High Powered RO / DI Reverse Osmosis PumpOPERATION: The 550 pumps can draw water from a holding tank and pressurizeit, or boost the pressure from a ...
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Griswold Pumps
Irrigation pump
10HHT
$8,328.00Griswold H Series Irrigation Self-Priming Pumps
Irrigation Pump. High pressure irrigation pump. Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.
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Pacer Pumps
HRE-1A HAND PUMP
59-0006-6C
$351.90RYTONï½® Hand Dispensing Pump designed tough and constructed of engineered thermoplastics for the broadest range of industrial applications. This low cost pump delivers one pint per stroke. Principle of operation is double acting piston type. T... -
General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 9.4hp Hollow Shaft
EZ2555E
$1,045.45EZ 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.- Ideal for all pressure cleaning and washing applications
- Solid ceramic plu...
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AMT Pumps
SS Self-priming Pump
2827-98
23% Off Special Price $1,476.71 Regular Price $1,917.81SS AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These Stainless Steel pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capa...
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