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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Pacer Pumps
NSF Water Pump
IPW2WL-D3.0C
$2,515.00NSF Sanitary potable water & Food Grade electric pump.
Self-Priming SS Centrifugal Pumps, Pump casing is made of 304 stainless steel. Internal parts are glass reinforced polypropylene. All pumps include a built-in check valve.
These pumps are st...
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Pacer Pumps
NSF Potable Water Pump Honda Gas Engine
IPW2WL-E5HCP
$2,481.70NSF Potable Water Pump Honda Gas Engine.
High-Flow, Stainless Steel Self-Priming Pump for Potable Water Systems
The Pacer IPW2WL-E5HCP is a food-grade, self-priming centrifugal pump powered by a reliable Honda gas engine. Designed specifically f...
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All-Flo Pumps
Air Diaphragm pump Aluminum
A100-NAA-TTYT-B30
$2,800.50Aluminum Air AODD Pump 1". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Click here to Learn How to Size your Diaphragm Pump and for a Materi...Alum/ptfe/1" Learn More -
Remco
Demand Pump 5.3GPM
5537-1E3-58C
$246.71Review New Model: 5537-1E1-65C
Extreme Duty 115v --5.3gpm Demanding industrial pump environments require precise engineering and quality components the demand pump was designed with both. Demand pumps operated as a positive displacement pump whic...
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Hypro Pumps
316SS Gear pump
GMSV4A23
$1,735.68316SS Rotary Gear pump with 1HP motor. 303 SS fasteners, Ryton gears. Stainless steel gear pump for aggressive chemicals.
Use for pressure spraying, circulation of lubricants, tank / drum filling. Will handle water like liquids to very thick. B...
1/2HP, 3phase Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
NSF Water Pump kit Gas Engine
IPW2WL
$1,265.00NSF Water Pump KIT for Gas Engine.
Stainless Steel Self-Priming Centrifugal water Pump for gas engine powered, Pump casing is made of 304 stainless steel. Internal parts are glass reinforced polyester or glass reinforced polypropylene. All pumps ...
Kit for Gas Engine SS 2" Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
NSF Water Pump Pedestal Mounted
IPW2WL-CSS
$1,552.50NSF Water Pump Pedestal Mounted.
Stainless Steel Self-Priming Centrifugal water Pump for gas engine powered, Pump casing is made of 304 stainless steel. Internal parts are glass reinforced polyester or glass reinforced polypropylene. All pumps in...
Pedestal SS 2" Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump 1"
N990H-T47
$6,037.631" Close coupled bronze rotary gear pump with motor. 1.5HP
- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the mo...
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Berkeley Pumps
B2XPKS Electric Self-Priming Pump
B51501
The Berkeley B2XPKS Electric Self-Priming Pump B51501 (B51501) is a self-priming centrifugal pump engineered to handle suction lifts and entrained air without manual priming, saving time on setup and re-priming after shutdown. With 3HP Single Phas...
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AMT Pumps
Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
15SP15C-3P
23% Off Special Price $952.30 Regular Price $1,236.751.5HP Self Priming Chemical Pump
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 requiring hig...
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