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
SY2HVN D5.0C
58-32H99-D5.0C
$4,700.63S pump close coupled to a TEFC 5 HP 230V/460v electric motor. Self priming Ryton plastic resists good for many mild acids chemical and most water transfer applications. Non metallic internals. No wetted metal parts. Used often as a chemical sump ... -
MP Pumps
FM 15 w/ motor
24395
$4,300.00Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric- 5 HP. Trimmed impeller 5.5 inch. See flow curve for same.5HP 230/460v CI Learn More -
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FM 15 Stainless Steel w/ motor
36609
$8,825.00Stainless Steel FM15. Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Pump using Close-Coupled Cast SS pump, close coupled Electric- 5 HP. Trimmed impeller 5.5 inch. See flow curve for same.
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) a...
5HP 230/460v SS Learn More -
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FM 15 Stainless Steel w/ motor
37960
$10,662.50Flomax 15 Stainless Steel pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Pump using Close-Coupled Cast SS pump, close coupled Electric- 5 HP. Trimmed impeller 5.5 inch. See flow curve for same.
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) a...
5HP 230v/1 SS Learn More -
Munro Pumps
Irrigation Pump
MULP3005B
$4,843.00Irrigation Pump 5HP 230v
Munro sprinkler pump. Residential self-priming pump. LP075B Easy service desing. Professional construction. Designed specifically for turf irrigation, this self-priming pump provides outstanding performance to horsepower ...
5HP 230v/1 Learn More -
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FM 8 w/ Motor
22845
$5,950.00Flomax 8 are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Coupled Electric Motor 5 HP 230/1phase5HP 230v/1 Cast Iron Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Agricultural Portable Gas Driven Pump
4225-V5
$1,057.19Agricultural 2" Dewatering pump has FKM seals and Honda OHC engine. Cast iron pump 9600GPH for use in AG alachlor herbicides, construction, irrigation, fire fighting & general dewatering, spraying herbicides. 5 HP Honda GC160. 1.8 Qt. gas tank wil...
Honda GC160 FKM Learn More -
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FM 10 w/ 5HP Motor
24389
$4,685.00Flomax® 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 heights...
Cast Iron 5HP 230/3phase 2" Learn More -
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316SS Self Priming Pump Honda
38577
$6,112.50316SS self priming pump powered by Honda gas engine.
Stainless Steel Flomax 8 pump with Honda engine are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Gas Engine Driven w/ 5 HP Honda, recoil start. 316SS gas semi-trash pumps.
Standard features include ...
5HP Honda Stainless Learn More -
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FM 8 w/ Engine
29635
$2,512.50Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Gas Engine Driven w/ 5 HP Honda5HP Honda Learn More
