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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AMT Pumps
Electric Trash pump 5HP
393A-95
23% Off Special Price $2,006.86 Regular Price $2,606.315HP Electric trash pump. AMT Cast Iron Trash pumps are designed for a trouble free and economical handling of solid-laden liquids and slurries. Pumps are available in three NPT port sizes; 2", 3" and 4". Cast iron construction with 2 vane Stainles...
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AMT Pumps
Sprinkler Booster pump
3655-95
25% Off Special Price $1,618.46 Regular Price $2,157.94Sprinkler pump 5HP Booster pumps feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. Sprinkler pumps self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage feature a built-in check valve to...
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MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
22849
$4,625.00Flomax 8 are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Coupled Electric Motor-5 HP5HP 230/460v Cast Iron Learn More -
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2" CI Trash pump 5HP
393B-95
25% Off Special Price $2,462.35 Regular Price $3,283.132 "Electric 5HP-1phase Trash pump.
AMT Cast Iron Sewage Trash pumps are designed for a trouble free and economical handling of solid-laden liquids and slurries. Cast iron construction with 2 vane Stainless steel self-cleaning impellers, Silicon C...
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AMT Pumps
Irrigation pump AMT 5HP
3657-95
20% Off Special Price $2,431.85 Regular Price $3,039.81Irrigation Pump 5HP
Booster pumps feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage models feature a built-in check valv...
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Pacer Pumps
SE2FB C5.0C Plastic Self priming pump
58-12F2-C5.0C
$1,899.80S pump close coupled to a TEFC electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water, brackish and mild chemical transfer applications. Widely used to transfer and spray de-icing / anti-icing solutions, such a...5HP 230v/1 Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2HL C5.0C
58-12H4-C5.0C
$2,150.50S pump close coupled to a TEFC 5 HP 230V electric 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...5HP 230v/1 Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2IL D5.0C
58-12I4 D5.0C
$1,761.80Pacer S pump close coupled to a TEFC electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. Used on salt water fishing vessels, de-icing fluids, DEF, AG chemical transfer. Other Pacer c...5HP 230/460v 2" Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2JL C5.0C
58-12J4 C5.0C
$2,059.65S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115 / 230 /1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications.5812J4 C5.0C5812J4C5.0C58 12J4C5.0C -
MP Pumps
FM 10 w/ 5HP Motor
36310
$10,262.50Bronze Flomax® 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 ...
Bronze FM10 5HP 230/460v 2" Learn More
