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Handy, Trash & Diaphragm Pumps

Hard-working drainage pumps for as-required site dewatering or water circulation.

Deal to nuisance water

Our range of portable trash, diaphragm and handy-sized submersible pumps work well when dewatering is intermittent or water, sludge or waste volumes are low. They will deal to groundwater, sludge or abrasive liquids with solids in a range of civil, quarrying or mining or municipal applications.
Ease of use

Move fluid fast

With self-prime or no-prime options and electric or petrol drives, our handy-sized pump range is designed for quick set-up and operation.
Move fluid fast
Reliability

Built tough to last

These pumps work hard. They endure frequent use in contaminated, debris-heavy water, so we choose brands with a reputation for durability.
Built tough to last

Overview of our Handy, Trash, Diaphragm Pumps

Electric Diaphragm

Designed for high flow, low pressure situations where transfer of thick slurries is required.

  • Size: 50mm - 152mm
  • Max Flow: 830L/min
  • Max Head: 15m
  • Max Solids: 60mm
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Petrol Diaphragm

Designed for high flow, low pressure situations where transfer of thick slurries is required.

  • Size: 50mm - 102mm
  • Max flow: 520L/min
  • Max head: 15m
  • Max Solids: 60mm
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Trash Pumps Caffini manufacture a fast, self-priming centrifugal trash pump with tool-free maintenance. Transfer contaminated liquids with solids up to 40mm.
  • Size: 76mm - 102mm
  • Max flow: 144m³/hr
  • Max head: 32m
  • Max solids: 40mm
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Flexi-drive Pumps

A lightweight, portable dewatering pump with rugged frame, protected coil, cast-iron impeller and 3-dog coupling for safer handling. No priming required.

  • Size: 76mm (3")
  • Max flow: 1100 l/min
  • Max head: 26 m
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Grindex Handy Submersibles Run-dry indefinitely, SMART motor technology, supreme efficiency. Grindex submersibles are tougher and lighter than most.
  • Size: 50mm – 152mm (2”– 6”)
  • Max flow: 350L/s
  • Max head: 200m
  • Max solids: 11mm
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Proril Handy Submersibles

Compact, lightweight Proril SMART and SAVVY series pumps provide reliable low-volume dewatering for domestic and small construction applications.

  • Size: 25mm – 50mm (1”- 2")
  • Max flow: 110L/s
  • Max head: 90m
  • Max solids: 35mm
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They brought their mechanics, they didn't just dump it and leave….couldn't have done it without them to be honest

Mark CadwalladerCatchment Worker

This sort of unique system you set up is what sets you apart from others in the Market

Jacob Warmsley Project Manager

I had an amazing experience with Prime Pump at the Transmission Gully ... will recommend you guys anytime and anywhere.

Peter FisherDirector

You guys had our backs from the get-go and stood beside us and persevered.

DaveOps Director

We called for a different type of solution…... We were pretty happy with what's been delivered

Rob KerrProject Director

Prime supplied us with the best solution for hire and the instant availability was what we needed… We certainly will be using them in the future

Priscilla EllmersWastewater Supervisor

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