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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Pacer Pumps
SE2JL C5.0C
58-12J4 C5.0C
$2,059.65S 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.5812J4 C5.0C5812J4C5.0C58 12J4C5.0C -
Oberdorfer Pumps
N994 Gear Pump & Motor
N994H-J46
$2,652.00Gear Pump, Oberdorfer.
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...
1/2HP 115/230v 1/2" Learn More -
Sta-Rite
Convertible Jet Pump 1.5HP
PLF PKG1-24N
Convertible Jet Pump, used for shallow or deep water well. Also used as a lawn sprinkler pump. The performance-proven PL Series is constructed to be lightweight and extremely resistant to sand and abrasive wear, it performs best on all deep well i...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
N994 Gear Pump & Motor w/Relief Valve
N994RH-N26
$3,432.00Gear Pump, Oberdorfer.
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...
1HP 115/230v 1/2" Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2JLCSS C5.0C
58-12J4P 58-0016
$3,530.50S pump long coupled to a TEFC 5 HP 230V electric motor. Self priming Polyester plastic resists abrasive particles, good for many mild chemical and most water transfer applications. Bearing pedestal is cast iron with two ball bearings and SS shaft....
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Pacer Pumps
Electric Trash Pump
58-72B8 P 58-0116 1P
$2,247.10Electric Trash Pump. Self-priming, contractor Trash pump, long coupled motor driven. Industrial TEFC 115/230 motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, which make it light in weight. SS fastners, urathane coated metal... -
Pacer Pumps
SPRY2AL G.75C
58-22A4-G.75C
$1,333.43Pacer 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 be... -
Pacer Pumps
SPRY2HL C3.0C
58-22HL-C3.0C
$1,767.55S pump close coupled to a TEFC 3 HP 115/230v electric motor. Self priming Polypro plastic resists abrasive particles, good for many mild chemical and most water transfer applications. Non metalic internals. No wetted metal parts. Used often as a ...3Hp 115/230v PP Learn More -
Remco
115v Demand Pump 2.2GPM
3313-1E1-52C
$206.41115v Demand Pump 2.2GPM
3313 series no longer available review 3323-1E1-52C
Demanding industrial pump environments require precise engineering and quality components, the demand pump was designed with both. Demand pumps operated as a positive di...
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Aquatec Pumps
Variable speed constant PSI 115v
5501-2D01-V578
$467.20Variable speed, constant pressure pumps. 3 min time out if no water present. These pumps integrate a state-of-the-art digital controller. This unique intelegant controller makes the pumps able to maintain a constant pressure (within 2 PSI) for ...
