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
SE2JVCSS Pedestal Self Priming Pump
58-12J1P
$691.15S pump, cast iron frame mounted - pedestal for long coupling or PTO drive. SE2JVCSS Pacer Pumps' S Series Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps are lightweight, chemically resistant pumps for general service on water, salt water, waste water, mild acids ...
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General Pump
HD 3plex plunger 39.8hp
HE20A
$10,075.04HD Triplex Plunger. A heavy-duty industrial pump with a nickel-treated, spheroidal cast iron manifold. Solid ceramic plungers. Replaces HD20**Max. Inlet Pressure: 45 PSI**Max. Fluid Temperature: 140FPump Dimensions: 20.4" x 17.7" x 8.1"Click he...
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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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MP Pumps
FM 10 w/ 5HP Motor
36310
$10,262.50Bronze Flomax® 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using TEFC Electric Motor 5 HP. Includes base plate.
FLOMAX® 10 self-priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from ...
Bronze FM10 5HP 230/460v 2" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Stainless Steel Self-Priming Centrifugal Pump
282L-98
20% Off Special Price $1,855.55 Regular Price $2,319.44Self-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 of handling up to 3...
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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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Pacer Pumps
SE2JL D5.0C
58-12J4 D5.0C
$1,949.25S pump close coupled to a TEFC electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. Used on salt water fishing vessels. -
Pacer Pumps
3" Trash Pump
58-73T8 E8VC K Pacer
$3,490.25Self-priming, light weight Trash pump, Industrial (Vanguard) engine driven. TE3TBBE8 VC Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester FRP, SS fasteners, urethane coated metal impeller and volute resist wear. Pressurized oil lubricati...8HP Vanguard B&S Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
N994 Gear Pump & Mtr.
N994R-N75
$1,848.60Gear 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 posit...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
N994 Gear Pump & Motor w/Relief Valve
N994RH-N26
$3,432.00Gear 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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