Sta-Rite DS3HF — ProStorm™ Medium-Head Self-Priming Centrifugal Pump

The Sta-Rite DS3HF is a rugged, self-priming, medium-head centrifugal pump built for irrigation, sprinkler zones, and high-flow clean-water transfer around the home, farm, or property. Its cast-iron construction, smooth hydraulics, and fast re-prime capability make it a dependable choice for moving serious water volume from tanks, ponds, and cisterns to where you need it. 

Key Features & Benefits

• Self-priming centrifugal design for quick starts and reliable re-prime after routine shutdowns.
• Medium-head performance ideal for turf sprinklers, zones, and multi-outlet flow.
• Cast-iron housing with heavy-duty internals for durability and stable operation.
• High-flow hydraulics to move water fast from tanks, ponds, and cisterns.
• Serviceable layout with straightforward plumbing and maintenance access.

Applications

• Lawn and landscape irrigation (sprinkler zones, hose bib manifolds)
• Clean-water transfer between tanks, cisterns, ponds, and reservoirs
• Property washdown, filling totes, general utility pumping

 

Specifications

Series	Sta-Rite DS3 (ProStorm™)
Model	DS3HF (Medium-Head)
Pump Type	Self-priming centrifugal, clean-water
Construction	Cast-iron volute and base
Priming	Self-priming (fill volute at initial startup; see IOM)
Typical Uses	Irrigation zones, tank/pond transfer, property water movement
Discharge	FNPT (see DS for port sizing by model)
Liquid	Clean, non-corrosive water
Power	Single-phase electric 1 1/2 HP 115/230

 

Performance — GPM vs Total Dynamic Head (TDH)

Use the DS3HF pump curve in the official spec sheet to size your system. Representative rating points below should be verified against the exact DS3HF-01 curve and your suction/installation conditions.

Head (ft TDH)	GPM Output (per DS3HF curve)
20 ft	See DS3HF curve
40 ft	See DS3HF curve
60 ft	See DS3HF curve
80 ft	See DS3HF curve

 

Common Questions

Q: Is DS3HF self-priming?
A: Yes. Fill the volute at first startup; thereafter the pump will re-prime when installed per the manual.

Q: What water can it pump?
A: Clean, non-corrosive water. (Not for chemicals, solids, or wastewater.)

Q: Will it run sprinklers?
A: Yes. DS3HF is a medium-head design suited to irrigation zones; size by the DS3HF curve and your zone GPM/PSI.

Q: How do I choose the right size?
A: Match your required GPM at system TDH to the DS3HF curve (accounting for suction lift, friction loss, and elevation).

 

For dependable irrigation and fast clean-water transfer, the DS3HF combines self-priming convenience with medium-head performance and cast-iron durability.