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
316SS Self Priming Pump
276C-98
20% Off Special Price $2,084.20 Regular Price $2,605.25316 Stainless Steel pump. 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 impelle...3HP 230/460v Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self Priming 3HP Electric pump
276A-95
23% Off Special Price $1,095.47 Regular Price $1,422.69Self Priming 3HP Electric pump. This line of AMT solids handling pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog res...230v/1 3HP TEFC Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SY2HLN D3.0C-LN
58-32H88-D3.0C
$3,198.15S pump close coupled to a TEFC 3 HP 230V/460v electric motor. Self priming Ryton PPS plastic resists abrasive particles, good for many mild chemical and most water transfer applications. Non metalic internals. No wetted metal parts. Used often as... -
MP Pumps
FloMax 8 Pump w/ Motor
28398-4
$4,681.25Flomax 8 316SS Pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled electric Motor-3 HP3HP 230/460v Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Stainless Self Priming Solids Pump
2767-98
25% Off Special Price $1,809.71 Regular Price $2,412.94This line of AMT 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...230v/1 3 HP Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2EL C3.0C
58-12E4 C3.0C
$1,706.60S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115 / 230 /1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water, mild chemical, de-icing, Ag transfer applications.3HP 115/230v Learn More -
MP Pumps
FloMax 8 Pump w/ Motor
29742
$4,950.00Flomax 8 Bronze Pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled electric Motor 3HP 230/460v. Often used for marine applications like baitwells and bilge.3HP 230/460v Bronze Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SPRY2HLN D3.0C PP
58-22H88-D3.0C
$1,710.05S pump close coupled to a TEFC 3 HP 230V/460v electric motor. Self priming Polypro plastic resists abrasive particles, good for many mild chemical and most water transfer applications. Non metalic internals. No wetted metal parts. Used often as a...3HP 230/460v Learn More -
MP Pumps
FloMax 8 Pump w/ Motor
25923
$3,162.50Flomax 8 CI Pumps are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor-3 HP.
Mounting base optional.
3HP 230/460v CI Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Stainless Steel self priming Centrifugal
276A-98
23% Off Special Price $2,076.41 Regular Price $2,696.63Stainless 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 capable ...230v 3HP TEFC Learn More
