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).
-
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...
3HP Gas Engine Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM8 SS Self Priming Pump w/ Motor
38333
$5,212.50FM8 Flomax 8 stainless steel pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 3HP.The FLOMAX® series of pumps are commonly used in Industrial, OEM, Agricultural and Marine applicatio...3HP 230/460v SS Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM5 Pump w/ 3HP
26301
$2,150.00Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-3 HP -
MP Pumps
FM5 Pump
31244
$2,662.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-3 HP3HP 230/1 Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM8 w/ Motor
30935
$2,675.00FM8 Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps,
MP cast iron pump has pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump Cast Iron using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor-3 HP
3HP 230v/1 CI Learn More -
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 -
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 -
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 -
MP Pumps
FM5 Flomax Pump w/ 3HP
22872
$4,312.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Long-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-3 HP. Seawater Sampling -
MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ 3HP Motor
22870
$4,337.50Flomax 8 are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Coupled Electric Motor-3 HPCI 3HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More
