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 12V dc Pump
12SP10C-12V
$1,632.0012VDC Self-priming Solids Handling pump
for circulating, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. Battery powered AMT Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for industrial and commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer,...
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AMT Pumps
12v Self Priming Pump
282C-12V-95
$1,692.5612v DC AMT Self-priming Solids Handling pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing.
Battery powered pumps feature self-clean...
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Remco
12v Demand Pump 2GPM
3303-1E1-82B
$196.583303 no longer available. Review 3323-1E1-82B or 3313-1E1-82B
Demanding industrial pump environments require precise engineering and quality components the demand pump was designed with both. Demand pumps operated as a positive displacement pump ...
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Pacer Pumps
SE2PL-E550
P-58-12P4 E550
$640.55Pacer Pump Self-Priming, salt brine. Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series with gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a large volume of water needs...4HP 2" Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
N991 Gear PUMP & motor reversible
N991M-F07
$1,285.70Reversible Gear 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. Pump ...
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Remco
FatBoy Demand Pump
5538-1I1-69C
$399.71New Model Number to Review: 5538-1E1-69C
THE PROFLO FATBOY® PUMPS UP THE VOLUME WITH 7GPM. Demanding industrial pump environments require precise engineering and quality componentsè. The ProFlo FatBoy® was designed with both. To maximize the p...
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MP Pumps
FM 15 230v
38481
$5,137.50Flomax 15 230v/1 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Single Phase Electric Motor Driven Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-7.5 HP
Anyone who has ever owned or maintained a pool will tell you that every pool needs a good filte...
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AMT Pumps
2 inch Self priming High Pressure Pump
4803-95
25% Off Special Price $3,048.05 Regular Price $4,064.067.5Hp AMT 2” Self Priming High Pressure Pumps are self-priming high pressure irrigation pumps with a two stage impeller design to provide additional pressure. All models feature cast iron construction with aluminum impellers and FKM Mechanical Sea...
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AMT Pumps
2" Self priming High Pressure Water Pump
4802-95
20% Off Special Price $2,226.15 Regular Price $2,782.692” Self-Priming High Pressure Water Pump (7.5 HP)
The AMT 4802-95 is a heavy-duty, self-priming high-pressure booster pump engineered for demanding applications. Featuring a two-stage, closed vane impeller design, this pump delivers exceptional...
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AMT Pumps
10HP Sinlge Phase Self priming High Pressure Pump
4805-95
23% Off Special Price $3,670.93 Regular Price $4,767.4410HP single phase 230v pump for irrigation / sprinkler.
AMT 2” Self Priming High Pressure Pumps are self-priming high pressure booster pumps with a two stage impeller design to provide additional pressure. All models feature cast iron constructio...
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