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
CI Self Priming Pump 3HP
282E-95
20% Off Special Price $1,042.10 Regular Price $1,302.633HP Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capable of handling ...230v/1 3HP TEFC Learn More -
AMT Pumps
SS Self Priming Pump 3HP
282E-98
23% Off Special Price $1,865.33 Regular Price $2,422.503HP SS stainless steel Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller c...230v/1 3HP TEFC Learn More -
MP Pumps
316SS Self prime pump gas engine
39759
$2,050.00316SS Self prime pump gas engine. 3HP 4-cycle with recoil start.
The patented ; FMX100 self-priming centrifugal pump is constructed of 316 SS for superior corrosion resistance and compatibility with most fluid types. A carbon / ceramic / FKM mech...
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Pacer Pumps
NSF Water Pump
IPW2WL-D3.0C
$2,515.00NSF Sanitary potable water & Food Grade electric pump.
Self-Priming SS Centrifugal Pumps, Pump casing is made of 304 stainless steel. Internal parts are glass reinforced polypropylene. All pumps include a built-in check valve.
These pumps are st...
3HP 230/460v/3 Stainless 2" Learn More -
Berkeley Pumps
B2XPKS Electric Self-Priming Pump
B51501
The Berkeley B2XPKS Electric Self-Priming Pump B51501 (B51501) is a self-priming centrifugal pump engineered to handle suction lifts and entrained air without manual priming, saving time on setup and re-priming after shutdown. With 3HP Single Phas...
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Pacer Pumps
Centrifugal Pump
SE2HL-D3.0C
15% Off Special Price $1,359.15 Regular Price $1,599.00Pacer S pump 58-12H4 D3.0C close coupled to a TEFC 3hp 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 chlori...
3HP 230/460v EPDM Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self Priming CI Pump
2SP30C-1P
20% Off Special Price $1,125.40 Regular Price $1,406.753HP CI Self-priming pump.
Heavy duty American made pump for circulating, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. This line of AMT Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for industrial and commercial applications requiring high volume liq...
3HP 1 phase Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
Centrifugal Pump
SE2HB-D3.0C
$1,323.60Pacer S pump 58-12H4 D3.0C close coupled to a TEFC 3hp 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 chlori...
3HP 230/460v Learn More -
AMT Pumps
3" CI Self-Prime Pump
2877-95
23% Off Special Price $1,983.95 Regular Price $2,576.56AMT / Gorman Rupp self-priming solids handling pumps are designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. Semi-trash pump made for demanding industrial applications, job site dewatering or pond transfer. The Centerline discharge is speci...3HP 230v/1 water pump Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self Priming Dewatering Pump
2766-95
23% Off Special Price $1,023.48 Regular Price $1,329.19AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capable of handling ...3HP 230/460v Learn More