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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Barmesa Pumps
3" Self Priming Pedestal Mounted Pump
BSP25ICU
$2,887.003" Self Priming Pedestal Mounted Pump
Water pump frame mounted for PTO or long coupling drive. Solids / debris handling up to 1-1/4" with 3-vane semi-open cast iron impeller. Heavy duty Pedestal mounted pumps are widely used on mobile equipment ...
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AMT Pumps
12v DC Cast Iron Self Priming Pump
282F-V12-95
$1,621.3812v DC Self Priming Pump
AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing.
Battery powered pumps feature self-cleaning clog resis...
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AMT Pumps
12VDC Stainless Pump
282F-V12-98
$2,441.6312vdc SS Stainless AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pump
is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These Stainless pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant imp...
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AMT Pumps
Self Priming Cast Iron Pump
2SP20C-1P
25% Off Special Price $983.35 Regular Price $1,311.132HP Self-priming Cast Iron pump
for circulating liquid transfer and dewatering applications. This line of AMT Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for industrial and commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water...
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Remco
12v Demand Spray Pump
2240-1B1-10I
$96.1212v Demand Spray Pump.
1gpm 12v pump with On / Off switch. Economy Plus series. Far and away the best selling 12vdc pump in the industry. Choose from standard models or configure to meet the special needs of your OEM application. Replace Delevan ...
12vdc On/Off switch 1gpm 40psi Learn More -
Koshin Pumps
6 inch Diesel Engine Driven Trash Pump
KTD-150
$29,382.50Koshin 6 inch Electric start engine driven pump is designed for applications requiring high volume flow and solid / debris handling capabilities. Solids Handling to 3 in. Diameter. Pump is constructed of heavy duty sand cast aluminum with cast iro...Diesel 6 inch trash pump Electric start Learn More -
Hypro Pumps
Cast Iron Gear pump 3/8
GMCV3VA4
$1,114.00Rotary Cast Iron Gear pump 3/8". 303 SS fasteners, steel gears.
Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discharge. Do not operate the relief valve for more than one minute.
Use...
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Remco
FatBoy Demand Diaphragm Pump
5538-1E1-69C
$412.56THE PROFLO FATBOY® PUMPS UP THE VOLUME WITH 7GPM. Demanding industrial pump environments require precise engineering and quality components. The ProFlo FatBoy® was designed with both. To maximize the potential of all five diaphragm chambers, Rem...
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AMT Pumps
2" Electric Diaphragm Trash Pump
338E-96
23% Off Special Price $2,646.64 Regular Price $3,437.19New model 338E-96 Powered by 1.5HP electric motor. AMT 2" Diaphragm pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. ALSO AVAILABLE IN 1-PHASE,115/230V Often referred to as ...
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Pacer Pumps
Centrifugal Pump
SE2HB-D3.0C
$1,323.60Pacer S pump 58-12H4 D3.0C close coupled to a TEFC 3hp motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. Widely used to transfer and spray de-icing / anti-icing solutions, such as calcium chlori...
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