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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Munro Pumps
Sprinkler pump 1.5hp
MULP150B
$1,685.00Munro sprinkler pump. 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. Our LP Series is tr...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Pedestal Gear Pump
N9000S16
$1,147.97Bronze 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
GMBN2VA33
$1,369.42Rotary Gear pump end. 303 SS fasteners, Ryton 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 for pres...
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All-Flo Pumps
Stainless Steel Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
SP-10
$3,862.65Stainless Steel AODD Pump 1".
New PN A100-NA3-TT3T-B70 Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Inlet and outlet manifolds can be rotated s...
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Munro Pumps
Sprinkler pump 10HP
MU10HT
$11,376.00Sprinkler Pump. Heavy duty cast iron water pump. Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Three phase, 10 hp, 230vac,Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. MU1OHT
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump & Motor
N61K10G-01F02
$721.50PUMP AND MOTOR. No relief valve.This Bronze Rotary Gear Pump is popular among OEM users. It is a diesel fuel transfer pump featuring an all bronze design and 303 stainless steel shafts with options of non-metallic gears and a variety of sha...
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Sta-Rite
1Hp Sprinkler pump
DHE-50L
Sta-rite Sprinkler pump has some of the fastest priming sprinkler pumps on the market. Feature leak-proof mechanical seals, easy service design, heavy-duty motors, rugged construction.- Applications:
- Lawn Sprinkling… operate from 1 to 30 or...
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Sta-Rite
1hp jet pump
HMSE-1FL
FEATURESAutomatic Pressure Regulator –Faster-acting and quieter, design eliminates “hunting” for correct drive pressure. New improved stem and guide are precisely molded to assure efficient, trouble-free performance on all deep wells. See or...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Pedestal Gear Pump
N4000L
$854.10Bronze Pedestal Gear pump. Often used as a oil pump on large ships to pre-lube the bearings. See performance chart for motor speed VS HP VS performance.- Gear pumps are positive displacement pumps. Each shaft revolution displaces a definite a...
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All-Flo Pumps
Plastic Air Operated Diaphragm Pump
A050-SPP-GGPN-S70
$1,030.50PolyPro Air AODD Pump 1/2". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Click here to Learn How to Size your Diaphragm Pump and for a Materi...PolyPro Learn More