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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MP Pumps
FM 10 w/ 5HP Motor
28604
$6,012.50Flomax® 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using TEFC Electric Motor 5 HP. Includes base plate.
FLOMAX® 10 self-priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from height...
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Pacer Pumps
Centrifugal Pump
SE2IL-D5.0C
$1,472.00Pacer S pump close coupled to a TEFC 5hp motor.
Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. Widely used to transfer and spray de-icing / anti-icing solutions, such as calcium chloride, salt brin...
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Griswold Pumps
Self priming water pump 5HP
5HLS TEFC
$4,583.05Self priming water pump 5HP.
Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.
The H Series is available in two versions:
- HL pumps: designed for lower flows
- HH pumps...
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Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 5HP
5HLT TEFC
$3,554.90Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.5HP 230/460v Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
Sprinkler Pump
5JMS
$5,519.10Water sprinkler pump. Designed 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 eas... -
AMT Pumps
3 Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump
6200-98
$8,500.00Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump.
3" SS self priming electric motor pump. A robust Stainless Steel SS Centrifugal self priming pump designed for a broad range of high capacity applications, including dewatering, waste pits, liquid transfer, circ...
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MP Pumps
High Head Pump & Motor HHLF
36438
$5,675.00High head self priming centrifugal pump, close coupled to an electric motor.
- 1 1/2 x 1 1/2" HIGH HEAD
- FLOWS - TO 140 GPM
- PRESSURES - TO 190 TDH
- CAST IRON CONSTRUCTION
- DRIVE SLEEVE - 304 STAINLESS STEEL
- Close Coupled Motor
- SEALS - STANDARD...
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AMT Pumps
3" CI Self-Prime pump
2875-95
23% Off Special Price $1,893.96 Regular Price $2,459.69AMT self-priming pumps are 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 connections.Self-cleaning semi-open stainless...
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AMT Pumps
Diesel Engine Dredge Pump
316F-Z5
20% Off Special Price $6,930.05 Regular Price $8,662.56Diesel Dredge Pump with Hatz 1B20 diesel engine. Replaces 316F-D5
AMT Engine Driven Dredging Pump is designed for pumping sea water and fresh water containing up to 25% sand, debris and other abrasive particles. This unit can be used for other ma...
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AMT Pumps
3" CI Self-Prime electric pump 300 GPM
2878-95
10% Off Special Price $3,087.73 Regular Price $3,430.81AMT self-priming pumps are designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. The Center line discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connections.Self-cleaning semi-open impeller...
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