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
SE2UB-E5HCP 2" Pacer water Pump
58-12U2-E5HCP
$1,281.10Pacer series S water pump. Solid FRP construction. Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming), with gasoline engine. Great pump for contractors removing water from basements, ditches, dike, salt brine de-icing, swimming pools or ...
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Selfpriming Pump Electric start
SE2UL-E5ICP ES
$1,412.20Selfpriming Pump Electric start.
Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series S with Briggs gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a large volume of water ne...
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SE3XL-E5DCP DIESEL
58-13X4-E5DCP
$3,918.05Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming). Pacer S series with LOMBARDINI DIESEL engine. Great pump for tanker truck filling, dewatering or removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a large volume of wa... -
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SEB2UL E5IC Fire Pump Kit
58-12BUL Deluxe Fire Kit
$1,613.15Fire Pump Wheeled Cart PACKAGE made by the World Leader PACER. SE2UL E950-214 Do not wait.....be ready.
Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series S with 5.5hp gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from ba...
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SE2UL E5IC Selfpriming Pump
58-12BUL-E5
$1,997.55Selfpriming Pump Electric start.Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series S with Briggs gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a large volume of water...
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Stainless Self Priming Pump ISE2WL-E5HCP
58-52W4-E5HCP
$1,949.25Stainless Self Priming Pump ISE2WL by Pacer, Potable water pump Made in USA
Stainless Steel Self-Priming Centrifugal water Pump Honda gas engine powered, Pump casing is made of 304 stainless steel. Internal parts are glass reinforced polyester or...
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