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
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 -
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Electric Trash pump 3HP
316B-95
20% Off Special Price $1,416.10 Regular Price $1,770.13Electric 3HP motor Trash pumps are designed for a trouble free and economical handling of solid-laden liquids and slurries. Pumps are available in three NPT port sizes; 2", 3" and 4". Cast iron construction with 2 vane Stainless steel self-cleanin...
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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
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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 -
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 -
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 -
AMT Pumps
Sprinkler/Booster 3HP
379D-95
25% Off Special Price $1,002.47 Regular Price $1,336.63AMT Sprinkler/Booster pumps feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage models feature a built-in check valve to in...
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