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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Remco
115v Demand Pump 100PSI
5537-1i1-65C
$323.00115V Demand Pump, 100 PSI
The Remco 5537-1i1-65C is a high-performance 115V diaphragm demand pump, engineered for industrial, agricultural, and commercial applications requiring precision, reliability, and efficiency. With a built-in pressure swi...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
N991 Oberdorfer Bronze gear pump & motor
N991-32F41
$1,108.90Oberdorfer Bronze gear pump & motor. 3/8" 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 ser...115v 3/8" Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
High Pressure pump CI SP 10HP
10HHS TEFC
$9,582.0010hp 230v High Pressure water pump.
Griswold H Series Self-Priming Centrifugal Pumps. Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. High pressure pumps are used for ir...
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Wayne
1-1/2 HP Lawn Sprinkling Pump
WLS150
$1,211.28Sprinkler pump designed to operate underground sprinkling systems, draw water from well, lake or ponds for lawn watering, pool filling or any other applications where high water volume is needed. 4860gph. All motors are wired 230V. The 3/4, 1 and ...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze SP pump 1/3 hp
300B-F13
$1,972.23Bronze self priming pump with 1/3 hp motor. Mounts to a NEMA 56J motor with a threaded shaft SS. Self priming / suction lift to 20 feet. (15 ft without a foot or check valve)Bronze models - Ideal for marine service ( air conditioning, bilge, and...
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Flotec Pumps
Stainless Steel Sprinkler Utility Pump
2825SS-01
$666.00Features:- Stainless Steel Pump Housing
- Continuous duty rated 1 HP, 115 Volt motor , 3,450 RPM
- Permanently lubricated Bearings mean no maintenance problems
- Completely portable; pump mounted on stand with handle
- Factory installed 6' power cord wit...
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Jabsco Pumps
Bronze Utility Pump
18610-0003
$888.33For general transfer pumping where self-priming, 6 gpm flow, debris tolerance and portable 115VAC operation is desired. Long lasting AC induction motor has no brushes to wear out. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. Do not run dry. Mo...
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Munro Pumps
Irrigation pump 3hp
MULP300B
$3,357.00Irrigation pump. LP300B Easy Service Design, Professional Standards with pricing homeowners appreciate.
Best value / performance in a 3 HP irrigation pump size from any manufacturer. Perfect irrigation / sprinkler pump demanding self priming and ...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
N993 Pump & motor
N993RM-J07
$1,609.40Pump 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.Gear pumps are positive displac...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze gear pump
N993C-M26
$1,298.70Bronze gear pump. 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.Gear pumps are p...
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