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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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 ...
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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.
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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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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Honda GX160 High Pressure water pump
2P5XHR
20% Off Special Price $1,491.75 Regular Price $1,864.69High-Pressure Water Pump Powered by Honda GX160
The Gorman-Rupp 2P5XHR is a self-priming, high-head water pump designed for irrigation, fire protection, and other demanding water applications. Powered by a Honda GX160 commercial-grade engine, thi...
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AMT Pumps
Sewage Trash pump 7.5HP
394G-95
25% Off Special Price $2,575.50 Regular Price $3,434.00Sewage Trash Pump, 7.5HP electric
Self priming electric motor driven pumps for all sorts of medium sized debris. Factory sumps, Loading docks, wastewater pits, manure pits and high volume water transfer. Rugged American made pump. Motors are avai...
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AMT Pumps
Irrigation pump
379B-95
20% Off Special Price $893.35 Regular Price $1,116.691.5HP Irrigation pump feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All irrigation pump models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage irrigation pump models feature a ...
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AMT Pumps
3" CI Self-Prime Pump
2877-95
23% Off Special Price $1,983.95 Regular Price $2,576.56AMT / Gorman Rupp self-priming solids handling pumps are designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. Semi-trash pump made for demanding industrial applications, job site dewatering or pond transfer. The Centerline discharge is speci...3HP 230v/1 water pump Learn More