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
Stainless Steel self priming Centrifugal
2763-98
23% Off Special Price $1,792.51 Regular Price $2,327.94Stainless 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 ...230/460v 2HP ODP Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Solids Handling Electric Pump CI Centrifugal
276D-95
$1,272.88Solids Handling Electric Pump Self-priming pump is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These 2" pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capa...2HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self-Priming CI Centrifugal 7500GPH
2763-95
25% Off Special Price $912.42 Regular Price $1,216.56Self-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 up t...230/460v 2HP ODP Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2EB D2.0C Self priming pump
58-12E2-D2.0C
$1,464.87Pacer 2hp Pump Electric motor pump. Self priming pump close coupled to a TEFC 230 / 460 3 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. See Curve "E"
Often uses on liquid de-...
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AMT Pumps
Stainless Steel self priming Centrifugal
276D-98
23% Off Special Price $1,985.59 Regular Price $2,578.69Stainless Steel self priming Centrifugal 2hp 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 capa...230/460v 2HP TEFC Learn More -
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof Self Priming Pump
2D3-X2-3P
$5,138.25This line of Gorman-Rupp Explosion Proof, Self-priming 2D3-X2-3P Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" NPT port sizes available with single and 3-phase motors 1...
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MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
26478
$2,663.75Flomax 8 are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 2 HP 230/460v/3.2HP 230/460v TEFC CI Learn More
