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
Bronze Pedestal Gear Pump 1"
N9000S3
$1,201.20Bronze Pedestal Gear pump. Often used as a oil pump on large ships to pre-lube the bearings.- Gear pumps are positive displacement pumps. Each shaft revolution displaces a definite amount of liquid relatively unaffected by the backpressure in...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Pedestal Gear Pump w/ relief valve
N9000LR
$1,207.44Bronze Pedestal Gear pump with relief valve. Often used as a oil pump on large ships to pre-lube the bearings.- Gear pumps are positive displacement pumps. Each shaft revolution displaces a definite amount of liquid relatively unaffected by t...
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Tsurumi
Gas powered Dewatering pump
TE3-80HA
$883.00Gas powered Dewatering pump. Heavy-duty Honda GX160 gas engine powered with oil sensor and Silicon Carbide mechanical seal provides the longest life in this class dewatering pump. 15840 GPH.Durable Rolled-Steel frame provides pump / engine with ...
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Pacer Pumps
Stainless Self Priming Pump ISE2WL-E5HCP
58-52W4-E5HCP
$1,949.25Stainless Steel Self-Priming Centrifugal water Pump Honda gas engine powered, Pump casing is made of 304 stainless steel. Internal parts are glass reinforced polyester or glass reinforced polypropylene. All pumps include a built-in check valve. Ho...
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Munro Pumps
CI self prime pump 20HP
MU20MT
$14,300.00Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Three phase, 20 hp, 230/460vac,Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. MU2OMT
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RH-N26
$2,455.70Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaft by ...
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Munro Pumps
CI self prime pump 7.5hp
MU75MT
$10,879.00Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Used for water irrigation and transfer. Three phase, 7.5 hp, 230/460vac,
Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. 13.4 amp @ 460v
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Pedestal Gear Pump w/ relief valve
N9000RES18
$1,618.50Bronze Pedestal Gear pump with relief valve. Often used as a oil pump on large ships to pre-lube the bearings.- Gear pumps are positive displacement pumps. Each shaft revolution displaces a definite amount of liquid relatively unaffected by the b...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
3" Honda Trash Pump
3S5XHR
$1,993.25Honda 3" Trash pump, gas powered by Honda GX200 engine.
3" Alum.trash pump with cast iron impeller and wearplate. 3 qt fuel tank provides 100 min. continuous running. Includes metal roll frame. Made in USA, no trash from China. Be aware of other ...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Trash Pump 3" gas powered
3S5XLR
$1,255.883" Gas Trash pump, AMT gas powered by LCT 208cc engine. 3" Alum. solids handling pump with cast iron impeller and wearplate. 3 qt fuel tank provides 100 min. continuous running.
Ideally suited for a variety of industrial applications including: s...
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