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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Sta-Rite
1/2 HP Self priming centrifugal pump
DPCMS1
Features- 1/2hp
- Single-Phase, 115-volt, 60hz
- handle and power cord assembled
- built in flapper style check-valve
- Rugged one-piece, close-grain cast iron pump body
- rapid "single-body-fill" priming
- Powered by 56C motor, thermal overload protected
- ha...
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AMT Pumps
Gas Hi-Pressure Fire Pump
4789-95
23% Off Special Price $1,524.17 Regular Price $1,979.44Gas Engine Driven Hi-Pressure Fire Pump ON SALE.
Self-priming high Pressure pump for lawn sprinkling, Agricultural spraying, fire fighting, pile driving, emergency water supply & pressure boosting. 2 stage, cast iron diffusers & Stainless Steel c...
1.5" Honda 5HP, GX160 2stg Learn More -
Hypro Pumps
Ped. Mount CI pump #4
GPCV4V
$1,253.28CI pedestal or long coupled Rotary gear pump end. 303 SS fastners and shaft, CI 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 mor...
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AMT Pumps
Thermoplastic pump 8460GPH Honda
382A-99
20% Off Special Price $778.60 Regular Price $973.25The AMT 382A-99 combines a 5 HP Honda GC160 engine with a lightweight, corrosion-resistant thermoplastic pump body engineered for up to 138 GPM (8,280 GPH) and 88 ft of head. Its 1.8-quart fuel tank supports about 60 minutes of continuous runtime,...
5HP Honda GX160 - OBSOLETE, call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More -
Hypro Pumps
Small Twin Plunger Pump Hollow Shaft
53703
$839.23Hypro Corporation's Twin plunger pumps with torque arm are used in a variety of spraying and pressure cleaning applications, as well as hydrostatic testing. These heavy-duty pumps are ideal for fluid handling of water and nonabrasive or general...piston Learn More -
Hypro Pumps
SS Rotary Gear Pump Pedestal
GPSV2
$3,475.20Pedestal Gear pumps are recommended for non-abrasive, non-flammable liquids compatible with pump component materials. They can be used for liquid circulation, lubrication, pressure boosting, filtering, medium pressure spraying, sump draining,... -
Hypro Pumps
SS Rotary Gear Pump Pedestal
GPSV6
$10,897.87Pedestal Gear pumps are recommended for non-abrasive, non-flammable liquids compatible with pump component materials. They can be used for liquid circulation, lubrication, pressure boosting, filtering, medium pressure spraying, sump draining, dru... -
Hypro Pumps
Stainless Rotary Gear Pump Pedestal
GPSV4
$8,854.34Pedestal Stainless Gear pumps are recommended for non-abrasive, non-flammable liquids compatible with stainless steel pump component materials. They can be used for liquid circulation, lubrication, pressure boosting, filtering, medium pressur... -
Hypro Pumps
Ped. Mount CI pump #5
PCN5V
$1,901.42CI pedistal or long coupled pump end. 303 SS fastners and shaft, CI 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 on...
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AMT Pumps
Portable 3" Solids Handling Pump Honda GX
3391-V5
25% Off Special Price $2,789.86 Regular Price $3,719.81The AMT 3391-V5 runs on an 8 HP Honda GX270 OHV engine with electric start, oil alert and low-oil shutdown, giving about 100 minutes of runtime per 6.4-gallon tank. Its cast iron body and semi-open impeller handle debris up to 3/4" while moving up...
Honda 8HP Semi-Trash pump Electric Start Learn More
