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
12VDC Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
285G-95-DC
$1,935.8812 Volt DC Self-priming pump
285F-95-DC 3/4HP for circulating, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. Self-cleaning, clog resistant impeller. Built in flapper/check valve. Handle & steel case. 12vdc water & chemical pumps are often used on ...
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Pacer Pumps
Electric Trash Pump
58-72B8 P 58-0116 1P
$2,247.10Electric Trash Pump. Self-priming, contractor Trash pump, long coupled motor driven. Industrial TEFC 115/230 motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, which make it light in weight. SS fastners, urathane coated metal... -
Oberdorfer Pumps
N994 Gear Pump w/brkt
N994-37
$1,717.30Gear Pump. Pump housings and gears are made of top quality bronze; shafts are from stainless steel 303. Gear Pump KIT. Bearings are designed of high performance carbon-graphite material selected for wear resistance and long service life.Gea...
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Darley Pumps
Dolphin Floating Fire Pump
HEF10.5BS
$4,636.00Dolphin floating pump FP00506 gives you the flexibility of high volume and moderate pressure never before available in a floating pump. Float Pump for streams, ponds, swimming pools, and hard-to-reach sources of water. Requires only 4” of water. T...
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Pacer Pumps
SPRY2AL G.75C
58-22A4-G.75C
$1,333.43Pacer 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 be... -
Riverside
TP4VE Trash pump 4"
L1605ZE
$5,355.00TP4VE Electric Start Trash Pumps are used where water containing solids such as sticks, stones, mud, sand, gravel and other foreign material is present. Trash pumps have the capabilities of ordinary centrifugal pumps, with the added ability to ...16HP Vanguard Electric Start Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM30 Pedestal Pump
32035
$4,987.50Flomax 30 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Pedestal pump with single seal.Cast iron Pedestal Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SPRY2FLN D5.0C
58-22F88-D5.0C
$2,972.18S pump close coupled to a TEFC 3 HP 230V/460v electric motor. Self priming Polypro plastic resists abrasive particles, good for many mild chemical and most water transfer applications. Non metalic internals. No wetted metal parts. Used often as a... -
AMT Pumps
SS Self Priming Pump
282C-98
25% Off Special Price $1,554.71 Regular Price $2,072.94Stainless Steel 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 ...115/230v 1HP TEFC Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SPRY2HLN D3.0C PP
58-22H88-D3.0C
$1,710.05S pump close coupled to a TEFC 3 HP 230V/460v electric motor. Self priming Polypro plastic resists abrasive particles, good for many mild chemical and most water transfer applications. Non metalic internals. No wetted metal parts. Used often as a...3HP 230/460v Learn More
