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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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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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... -
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... -
Pacer Pumps
SPRY2HL C3.0C
58-22HL-C3.0C
$1,767.55S pump close coupled to a TEFC 3 HP 115/230v 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 115/230v PP Learn More -
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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Munro Pumps
Munro sprinkler pump
MULP150B w/hose kit
$999.00Munro sprinkler pump. Residential self-priming pump. Easy Service Design Economical Construction.Motors are wired for 230v (high) as standard. To use on 115v (low) follow motor name plate wiring diagram. Motors are Lincoln brand. Pump rotation i...
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Flotec Pumps
1.5HP Cast Iron Sprinkler Pump
FP5242
$1,142.00Cast iron sprinkler pumps are built tough for even the most demanding sprinkler jobs. Heavy-duty A.O. Smith motors deliver suction lift to 25' which is 5' higher than the ordinary plastic models. Strong enough to manage large sprinkler zones wi... -
Munro Pumps
Self priming Munro pump
MULP075B
$1,407.00Munro Self Priming sprinkler pump 3/4HP.
Residential self-priming pump. LP075B Easy service desing. Professional construction. Designed specifically for turf irrigation, this self-priming pump provides outstanding performance to horsepower ratio....
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Munro Pumps
Sprinkler pump
MULP150B-Sic
$1,170.00Residential self-priming pump. Easy Service Design Economical Construction.Motors are wired for 230v (high) as standard. To use on 115v (low) follow motor name plate wiring diagram. Motors are Lincoln brand. Pump rotation is CCW from pump-en...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof SP Centrifugal Pump
81-1/2E3-X15-1P
$4,869.00Explosion Proof, Self-priming 81-1/2E3-X15-1P Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/2" NPT port sizes, with single phase motor 1 1/2 HP. All models are self-priming and are equip...
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