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 Rotary Gear Pump End
N92061GRC
$474.70PUMP END ONLYThis Bronze Rotary Gear Pump is popular among OEM users. Gear Pump, RYT GRS, Carb mount. It is a diesel fuel transfer pump featuring an all bronze design and 303 stainless steel shaft.
Special Features:
- Bronze Body
- Helical Ge...
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General Pump
T 50 Triplex Plunger 6.8hp Gear box
T9971GR
$1,489.08T Series 50, Triplex Plunger Pump with Solid shaft--Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty. Flex coupling and bell housing available for direct drive. Solid ceramic plungers with continuously lubricated packings. Offered with o... -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump PEO
N990S15
$1,331.20Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pump end only.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- Pump End Only (Motor Not Included)
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Hypro Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear pump
GMBN5VB
$1,586.10Rotary Gear pump with electric motor. 303 SS fastners, Ryton gears. Heavy duty rotary external Gear pump, heavy duty with motor.Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discharg...
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MP Pumps
Petroleum 10
38349
$5,437.50Petroleum 10 self-priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from heights up to 25 feet above the source. Standard features include SS drive sleeve, SS fasteners, renewable wear plate, and a semi-open dynam...
Ductile Iron Hydraulic 2" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
1-1/2" Self Prime Centrifugal pump Stainless
3894-98
25% Off Special Price $1,718.86 Regular Price $2,291.81AMT Self-Priming Stainless Steel Centrifugal pumps are designed for a wide range of applications including chemical processes, waste water treatment and pumping agriculture fertilizers/fumigants. All models are equipped with TEFC (Totally Enclo...230/460v 2HP Learn More -
All-Flo Pumps
PolyPro 2" Diaphragm Pump
PT-20
$7,899.81PolyPro 2" Diaphragm Pump, old PT-20. 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.
Models available in PP, PVDF, Nylon, Conductive Nylon, Al a...
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All-Flo Pumps
PolyPro 2" Diaphragm Pump
PE-20
$6,596.64PolyPro 2" Diaphragm Pump, replaces PE-20. 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. Models available in PP, PVDF, Nylon, Conductive Nylon...Santoprene diaphragm Learn More -
All-Flo Pumps
PVDF Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
KN-20
$16,116.14PVDF Air Operated Double Diaphragm AODD Pump 2". Was KN-20 All-Flo prior to new model numbering system. Fluid chambers are PVDF Kynar, Intermediate body is Polypro.
Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into,...
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All-Flo Pumps
Diaphragm Pump Kynar
C100-NPK-TTKT-G70
$3,623.27Diaphragm Pump Kynar 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. Replaces KN-10 All pumps carry a full 5 year manufacturers warranty. ...1" Kynar KN-10 Learn More