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 1HP
285J-95
20% Off Special Price $736.10 Regular Price $920.131 HP Self-priming cast iron pump for clean or dirty water circulating, liquid transfer, coolant and dewatering applications. Self-cleaning, clog resistant impeller. Built in flapper/check valve. Handle & steel case. For a 12v model see -12 version...
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Pacer Pumps
SPRY2PL-E3C
58-22P4-E3CP
$750.38Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump Self-Priming Pacer pump series with gasoline engine. Great pump mild chemicals like sodium hypochloride for cleaning roofs. Also good for irrigation, fish farms, herbicide, ag, de-icer fluid ect.Struc... -
AMT Pumps
Self Priming Centrifugal Pump 12vdc
285J-95-12
$1,423.7512 Volt DC (12vdc) powered Self-priming centrifugal pump for circulating, mobile liquid transfer and dewatering applications. Self-cleaning, clog resistant impeller semi-trash pump. Built in flapper / check valve. Handle & steel case. 12v DC mo...1HP 12 Volt DC Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SEB2UL E5IC Fire Pump Kit
58-12BUL Deluxe Fire Kit
$1,613.15Fire Pump Wheeled Cart PACKAGE made by the World Leader PACER. SE2UL E950-214 Do not wait.....be ready.
Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series S with 5.5hp gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from ba...
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General Pump
Jetter Pump KLS 3Plex Plunger
KF36A
$15,036.50KF Triplex Plunger Pump for Jetting. A heavy-duty industrial pump with a nickel-treated, spheroidal cast iron manifold. Rated for intermittent use.- Three horizontal plungers
- Vertically-arranged valves
- Double V-shaped pressure packings lubri...
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Flojet Pumps
Industrial Demand Pump
2100-789
$675.60Spray pump is a Duplex Diaphragm demand pump 115v. Use as a carpet cleaning machines, solar water pump or any other powered shower, sprinkler, misting system. Demand switch automatically turns the spray pump on and off when discharge valve is o... -
Darley Pumps
Portable Fire Pumps 6.5 HP
2BE6.5H
$8,440.00High pressure gas powered pump. Darley Pump
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 your budget. T...
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Pacer Pumps
HPN HAND PUMP
59-0002
$133.95Polyester Hand Dispensing Pump designed tough and constructed of engineered thermoplastics for the broadest range of industrial applications. FKM O-ring and Cork Nitrile gasket for fuel oils. Use as a primer pump for larger units. This low cost pu...
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AMT Pumps
Self-Priming Centrifugal Pump
2853-95
23% Off Special Price $593.96 Regular Price $771.383/4HP AMT Self-priming Cast Iron Centrifugal pumps
Cast Iron Pump designed for circulating, boosting, washdown, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. The centerline discharge feature is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and ma...
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Sta-Rite
1 1/2 hp Pro Storm
DS3HF-01
The Pro Storm Series of cast iron sprinklers offer superior unmatched performance, available in 1 HP through 2 1/2 HP models. The Pro Storm offers “single-body-fill” priming to 25-foot lifts, in less than 5 minutes! The Pro Storm models DS2 no...
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