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
SE2EB C2.0C Self priming pump electric drive
58-12E2-C2.0C
$1,547.65Self priming pump close coupled to a TEFC 1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water and mild chemical transfer applications. Do not pump substances which have pH factor of over 10 or a tem...115/230v TEFC 2HP Learn More -
Berkeley Pumps
SS Shallow Well Jet Pump
10SJH11C
$1,768.00Stainless steel shallow well jet pumps are heavy-duty, durable, corrosion resistant, high pressure and offer efficient non-stop operation for years. Manufactured to the highest performance specification, offering unsurpassed value. Ideal for we...
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Pacer Pumps
SE2EL C3.0C
58-12E4 C3.0C
$1,706.60S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115 / 230 /1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water, mild chemical, de-icing, Ag transfer applications.3HP 115/230v Learn More -
Hypro Pumps
316 Stainless Steel Gear pump
GMSV6C7T
$1,959.63Rotary Gear pump with motor. 316 Stainless construction, Ryton gears.
Gear pumps are positive displacement pumps. Each shaft revolution displaces a definite amount of liquid relatively unaffected by the back pressure in the discharge line. Shaft...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
N991 Gear PUMP & motor
N991M-J07
$1,692.60Gear PUMP & motor. 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 a...
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Pacer Pumps
SPRY1-1/2AV-G.5C
58-21A1-G.5
$897.00Pacer S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115/230v 1 phase electric motor. Self priming pump, POLY plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications, fountains, irrigation. Pacer pumps are made in the USA. Pacer pump has ....5HP/1750 Learn More -
Wayne
Shallow Well Jet Pump
JSU50
$600.77Features and Benefits:- Heavy duty square flange motor is thermally protected to prevent overheating and universally available if replacement is ever required
- Dual voltage available (115/230), factory wired for 115 volts
- Cast iron volute fo...
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Pacer Pumps
SE2JL C5.0C
58-12J4 C5.0C
$2,059.65S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115 / 230 /1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications.5812J4 C5.0C5812J4C5.0C58 12J4C5.0C -
Oberdorfer Pumps
N994 Gear Pump & Motor
N994H-J46
$2,652.00Gear Pump, Oberdorfer.
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...
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Sta-Rite
Convertible Jet Pump 1.5HP
PLF PKG1-24N
Convertible Jet Pump, used for shallow or deep water well. Also used as a lawn sprinkler pump. The performance-proven PL Series is constructed to be lightweight and extremely resistant to sand and abrasive wear, it performs best on all deep well i...
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