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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Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 7.5HP
75HLT ODP
$11,211.00Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.7-1/2HP 230/460v/3 Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
Irrigation Pump
75JMT ODP
$5,315.55Designed for applications where moderate amounts of dirt and debris might be in the water. The semi-open cast iron impeller is designed to handle this abrasive material better than an enclosed impeller. This impeller can easily be re-adjusted aft... -
AMT Pumps
3" CI Self-Prime pump Dewatering
2879-95
15% Off Special Price $3,351.50 Regular Price $3,942.94Cast Iron CI AMT self-priming pumps are heavy duty dewatering pumps designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. The Centerline discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connec...7.5HP 230v/1 Learn More -
Munro Pumps
Irrigation self prime pump 7.5hp
MU75HS
$13,000.00Irrigation Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Single phase, 7.5 hp, 230vac. Sprinkler irrigation pump. Also used for pond level management.
Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron with bronze impeller design engineered for years of trouble ...
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Munro Pumps
CI self prime pump 7.5hp
MU75HT
$10,879.00Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Great for irrigation and other high head water applications. Three phase, 7.5 hp, 230/460vac,
Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.
Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Three phase, 7.5 hp, Learn More -
Munro Pumps
Sprinkler pump 7.5hp Medium Head
MU75MS
$13,215.00Sprinkler pump 7.5hp Medium Head. Self-priming high-head & high flow pump turf pumps. These pumps are used extensively by golf course, water parks, sod farms, and other constant duty applications. Single phase, 7.5 hp, 230vac,Heavy duty work ...
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Griswold Pumps
CI Irrigation pump
75HHS
$9,424.00Irrigation Pump, heavy duty, electric.
7.5HP Griswold pump is a heavy duty work horse water pump. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation or pond and fountain service. Self-priming means no foo...
7-1/2hp 230/1 ODP Learn More -
Munro Pumps
CI self prime pump 7.5hp
MU75MT
$10,879.00Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Used for water irrigation and transfer. Three phase, 7.5 hp, 230/460vac,
Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. 13.4 amp @ 460v
Three phase, 7.5 hp, Learn More