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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Hypro Pumps
Cast Iron Gear pump
GMCV5VA6
$1,244.00Rotary Cast Iron Gear pump 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 than...
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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 -
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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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 -
Munro Pumps
Turf Irrigation pump 2hp
MULP200B
$2,040.00Turf Irrigation Pump 2HP
Sprinkler irrigation Pump. Residential self-priming pump. LP200B Easy Service Design Economical Construction. LP200B
Motors are wired for 230v (high) as standard.
Designed specifically for turf irrigation, this self-pri...
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Munro Pumps
Sprinkler pump
MULP200B-SiC
$1,189.00Residential self-priming pump. Easy Service Design Economical Construction.Motors are wired for 230v (high) as standard. Motors are Lincoln brand. Pump rotation is CCW from pump-end. Click here for an alternate pump
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
2D3-X2-1P
$5,001.002D3-X2-1P
This line of Gorman-Rupp Explosion Proof, 02D3-X2-1PSelf-priming 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-pha...
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MP Pumps
Stainless Steel FM 8 w/ 2HP Motor
33818
$5,175.00Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled SS -
MP Pumps
FM5 Pump w/2HP Motor
26550
$2,587.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-2 HP2HP 115/230v CI Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM5 Bronze pump 2HP
26603
25% Off Special Price $3,843.75 Regular Price $5,125.00FM5 Bronze pump 2HP
Flomax 5 bronze are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Bilge / Saltwater Pump. Pump with standard 115/230v motor.
Motor base shown is a Option, order separately.
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