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
B51503
The Berkeley B2XPKS Electric Self-Priming Pump B51503 (B51503) 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 2HP 230/460V 3"...
2HP 230/460v 3" Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM5 Pump w/ 2HP Motor
26300
$2,312.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-2 HP2HP 230/460v Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
26555
$2,550.00Flomax 8 are Cast Iron self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 2 HP 115/230v2HP 115/230v CI Learn More -
AMT Pumps
SS AMT Centrifugal pump
2828-98
20% Off Special Price $1,855.55 Regular Price $2,319.44Stainless Steel SS AMT Self-priming semi-trash Centrifugal pumps are designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistan...115/230v 2HP ODP 1.5" 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 -
AMT Pumps
AMT Self priming pump 2HP
2828-95
25% Off Special Price $837.52 Regular Price $1,116.69IPT 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 of handl...115/230v 2HP ODP 1.5" Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
Pacer Pump SPRY2EL C2.0C
58-2E4-C2.0C
$1,581.83Pacer Pump. S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115 / 230 /1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. See curve E
Pacer S pump 58-12H4 C3.0C close coupled to a TEFC 3hp moto...
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AMT Pumps
Sprinkler Booster pump 5500GPH
3793-95
23% Off Special Price $840.22 Regular Price $1,091.19Lawn Watering pump.
AMT 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...
2HP 115/230v ODP Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2EB C2.0C Self priming pump electric drive
58-12E2-C2.0C
$1,547.65Self priming pump close coupled to a TEFC 1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water and mild chemical transfer applications. Do not pump substances which have pH factor of over 10 or a tem...115/230v TEFC 2HP Learn More -
AMT Pumps
SS Self-Priming pump
2761-98
23% Off Special Price $1,792.51 Regular Price $2,327.94This line of AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for SS Industrial and Commercial applications requiring self priming high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant ...115/230v 2HP ODP 2" Learn More
