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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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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Pulsafeeder
METERING PUMP 44GPD/100 PSI
LPE4MA-PTC1
$1,436.40The Series E Plus offers the option to choose between4-20mAfor external pace inputs for automatic control.- 20 flow/pressure envelops
- 100:1 turn down ratio
- Optional 4-20mA with stop function
- Optional External Pacing with stop function
- Auto-off-Ma...
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Tsurumi
Gas powered Dewatering Semi-trash pump
TE3-50HA
$719.00Gas powered Dewatering Centrifugal pump. Heavy-duty Honda gas engine powered with oil sensor and Silicon Carbide mechanical seal provides the longest life in this class dewatering pump. 8220 GPH.Durable Rolled-Steel frame provides pump / engine ...
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All-Flo Pumps
Nylon AODD Pump 1/4".
RD-025B
$563.00Nylon AODD Pump 1/4". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Models available in PP, PVDF, Nylon, Conductive Nylon, Al and 316SS from .25... -
All-Flo Pumps
Stainless Steel Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
SV-10
$2,627.69Stainless Steel AODD Pump 1". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Models available in PP, PVDF, Nylon, Conductive Nylon, Al and 316SS fr... -
PumpBiz
Wobble Stator Pump
AP-33CSQM
$536.00Wobble stator pump for thick liquids.
The progressive cavity pump is a positive displacement system that is extremely flexible in its usability in a variety of specialized fields with difficult pumping applications such as viscous and highly-abr...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Pedestal Gear Pump
N9000S1
$996.01Bronze 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 the...
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Hypro Pumps
Bronze gear pump
GPBN6V
$1,355.72Bronze pedestal mounted gear pump. For oils and other lubricating liquids. Excellent for water based fluids. Ryton PPS spur gears provide quiet operation and chemical compatibility. No metal to metal contact.1" Learn More -
Sta-Rite
3HP Irrigation Pump
DMH3-171
Sta-rite Medium Head Self-priming centrifugal irrigation pump for water sprinkler irrigation, fire protection, marine and liquid transfer. Cast iron construction with Bronze enclosed impeller. Includes drain port. Order suction port separately ...208-230/460v 3 phase Learn More