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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Flotec Pumps
Jet Pump Water well
FP4012
$555.00Corrosion resistant shallow well jet pumps are constructed of rugged fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastic, have a high resistance to sand and abrasive wear and assure years of dependable service. Ideal for shallow well applications with pumping lev...
1/2HP 115/230v Learn More -
Aquatec Pumps
Demand diaphragm pump
5512-1F02-J526
$290.54550 Series Super Flow Pump: Water system, wash down, watering. Reverse Osmosis System Pump, High Powered RO / DI Reverse Osmosis PumpOPERATION: The 550 pumps can draw water from a holding tank and pressurizeit, or boost the pressure from a ...
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Pacer Pumps
Pacer Pump SPRY2EL C2.0C
58-2E4-C2.0C
$1,581.83Pacer Pump. S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115 / 230 /1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. See curve E
Pacer S pump 58-12H4 C3.0C close coupled to a TEFC 3hp moto...
2HP 230v Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2EB C2.0C Self priming pump electric drive
58-12E2-C2.0C
$1,547.65Self priming pump close coupled to a TEFC 1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water and mild chemical transfer applications. Do not pump substances which have pH factor of over 10 or a tem...115/230v TEFC 2HP Learn More -
Berkeley Pumps
SS Shallow Well Jet Pump
10SJH11C
$1,768.00Stainless steel shallow well jet pumps are heavy-duty, durable, corrosion resistant, high pressure and offer efficient non-stop operation for years. Manufactured to the highest performance specification, offering unsurpassed value. Ideal for we...
1HP Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2EL C3.0C
58-12E4 C3.0C
$1,706.60S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115 / 230 /1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water, mild chemical, de-icing, Ag transfer applications.3HP 115/230v Learn More -
Hypro Pumps
316 Stainless Steel Gear pump
GMSV6C7T
$1,959.63Rotary Gear pump with motor. 316 Stainless construction, Ryton gears.
Gear pumps are positive displacement pumps. Each shaft revolution displaces a definite amount of liquid relatively unaffected by the back pressure in the discharge line. Shaft...
3HP 230V TEFC Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
N991 Gear PUMP & motor
N991M-J07
$1,692.60Gear PUMP & motor. Pump housings and gears are made of top quality bronze; shafts are from stainless steel 303. Bearings are designed of high performance carbon-graphite material selected for wear resistance and long service life.Gear pumps a...
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Pacer Pumps
SE2FB C5.0C Plastic Self priming pump
58-12F2-C5.0C
$1,899.80S pump close coupled to a TEFC electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water, brackish and mild chemical transfer applications. Widely used to transfer and spray de-icing / anti-icing solutions, such a...5HP 230v/1 Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SPRY1-1/2AV-G.5C
58-21A1-G.5
$897.00Pacer S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115/230v 1 phase electric motor. Self priming pump, POLY plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications, fountains, irrigation. Pacer pumps are made in the USA. Pacer pump has ....5HP/1750 Learn More
