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
1SP07C-12v
$1,632.0012VDC Self-priming centrifugal pump
12 volt battery pump for circulating, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. This line of AMT Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for industrial and commercial applications requiring high volume li...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
4" Engine Driven Trash Pump
14D1-GX390
20% Off Special Price $11,864.80 Regular Price $14,831.00Gorman-Rupp 4" Engine Driven Trash pump
is designed for applications which require flow efficiency and solids handling capability. Pumps are constructed of heavy duty sand cast aluminum or cast iron with replaceable ductile iron impellers and ste...
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Griswold Pumps
Irrigation pump
15HHT ODP
$9,424.00Irrigation pump, Self-priming high flow & high head high pressure pump. Three phase, 15 hp, 230/460vac,Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free high pressure irrigation pump serv...
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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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Darley Pumps
Davey Fire Pumps Portable 10HP Two-Stage High pressure
7AK301
$3,200.00Fire pump, high pressure. AK301 Two stage. Elertric start
If you've ever been in the market for a portable fire pump then you probably experienced the frustration of finding just the right pump that meets your performance requirements as well as ...
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AMT Pumps
Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
1SP07C-3P
20% Off Special Price $770.95 Regular Price $963.69Self-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 high volume liquid transfer, waste wate...3/4HP 230/460v/3 TEFC Learn More -
MP Pumps
Flomax 8 Pedestal pump
21338
$3,850.00Pedestal Mount Flomax 8 pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Bronze pump mounted to a CI bearing pedestal which has a 3/4" diameter shaft. Right hand rotation.
As a alt. consider 36647 HHLF pump
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AMT Pumps
Self-Priming Water Pump
2851-96
25% Off Special Price $543.47 Regular Price $724.63Water Pump. The AMT Self-priming Aluminum Centrifugal utility pumps are designed for circulating, boosting, washdown, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. Use for emergency water supply, storm drains, pool / spa drainage and select chemica...
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General Pump
EZ 44 pressure washer pump 12.4hp Hollow Shaft
EZ3040G
$1,192.26Pressure washer pump. EZ 44 G Triplex Plunger Pump with Hollow Shaft, Flanged for Direct Couple to Gasoline Engines (SAE J609B) - Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty. Flanged for mounting on up to 13 horsepower engines.- Sol...
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AMT Pumps
SS Centrifugal
2822-98
25% Off Special Price $1,551.52 Regular Price $2,068.69This 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