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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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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Munro Pumps
Irrigation pump 3hp
MULP300B
$3,357.00Irrigation pump. LP300B Easy Service Design, Professional Standards with pricing homeowners appreciate.
Best value / performance in a 3 HP irrigation pump size from any manufacturer. Perfect irrigation / sprinkler pump demanding self priming and ...
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AMT Pumps
Self Priming 2" Electric Pump
2767-95
15% Off Special Price $1,097.30 Regular Price $1,290.94Electric 3hp solids handling pumps is self priming and designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These CI pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller ...230v/1 3HP ODP 2" 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 -
Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 3 hp
QP30
$3,716.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
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Hypro Pumps
Cast Iron Gear pump
GMCV6VC7
$1,111.00Rotary Cast Iron Gear pump 1" with electric motor. 303 SS fasteners, steel gears.Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discharge. Do not operate the relief valve for more ...
3HP 230v/1 ODP 1" Learn More
