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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EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump
JEU80610T3C
20% Off Special Price $1,091.12 Regular Price $1,363.90EBARA Pro Steel JEU Jet Pump series is designed for dependable performance and rugged continuous duty service. When duty requirements demand material conformance for corrosion resistance, Pro Steel is the choice. This versatile and reliable pum...1HP 208-230/460V TEFC Learn More -
General Pump
T 76 Triplex Plunger 20.9hp
T1551
$8,967.82T Series 76, Triplex Plunger Pump, Solid Shaft- Obsolete
-Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty. The industry's choice for high flow applications, over sized connecting rods for maximum life.
- Large-capacity, die-cast, anodi...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RJ-T96
$2,652.00Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaf...
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EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump
JEU150620T3C
20% Off Special Price $1,307.32 Regular Price $1,634.15EBARA Pro Steel JEU Jet Pump series is designed for dependable performance and rugged continuous duty service. When duty requirements demand material conformance for corrosion resistance, Pro Steel is the choice. This versatile and reliable pum...2HP 208-230/460V TEFC Learn More -
All-Flo Pumps
PVDF Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
KN-5E
$1,759.44PVDF air operated double diaphragm pump. AODD Pump 1/2". All-Flo 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,...
Kyner EPDM Santoprene Learn More -
General Pump
T 76 Triplex Plunger 26.3hp
T4251
$10,935.47T Series 76, Triplex Plunger Pump, Solid Shaft--Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty. The industry's choice for high flow applications, over sized connecting rods for maximum life.- Large-capacity, die-cast, anodized aluminum...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RJ-W95
$2,143.70Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaf...
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AMT Pumps
Portable 3" Solid Handling Pump Diesel
3391-Z5
20% Off Special Price $6,102.15 Regular Price $7,627.69Diesel gas engine solids handling pump. The AMT solids-handling pumps offer an upgraded debris handling capability up to 3/4" solids. Cast-iron construction. Applications include high-volume liquid / water transfer, irrigation, commercial draining...
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All-Flo Pumps
PVDF Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
KN-10V
$3,902.76PVDF 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 from .25” t... -
EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump 1hp
JEU80610T1C
20% Off Special Price $1,134.67 Regular Price $1,418.34EBARA Pro Steel JEU Jet Pump NSF series is designed for dependable performance and rugged continuous duty service. When duty requirements demand material conformance for corrosion resistance, Pro Steel is the choice. This versatile and reliable pu...
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