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
2" Electric Diaphragm Trash Pump
338E-96
23% Off Special Price $2,646.64 Regular Price $3,437.19New model 338E-96 Powered by 1.5HP electric motor. AMT 2" Diaphragm pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. ALSO AVAILABLE IN 1-PHASE,115/230V Often referred to as ...
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Wayne
1-1/2 HP Lawn Sprinkling Pump
WLS150
$1,211.28Sprinkler pump designed to operate underground sprinkling systems, draw water from well, lake or ponds for lawn watering, pool filling or any other applications where high water volume is needed. 4860gph. All motors are wired 230V. The 3/4, 1 and ...
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AMT Pumps
Self Priming 316SS Pump
2762-98
20% Off Special Price $1,767.15 Regular Price $2,208.94Self-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...1.5HP 115/230v Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
26553
$2,075.00FM8 pump cast iron. Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 1.5 HP1.5HP 115/230v CI Learn More -
Franklin Pumps
FBSE-150-S pump
92931015
Call For PriceSelf priming centrifugal water pump with built-in check valve. Casing: Cast Iron; 2" NPT suction & discharge; semi-open impeller Motor: CSA approved; equipped with stainless steel shaft and automatic thermal overload protection. Square flange ...1.5HP 115/230v Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Cast Iron SelfPrime
2764-95
20% Off Special Price $873.80 Regular Price $1,092.25AMT IPT Self-priming 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 resistant impeller capable of h...230/460v 1-1/2HP ODP Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
ISPE2GL D3.0C
58-52G4D3.0C
$2,430.60Self-Priming SS Centrifugal Pumps, Pump casing is made of 304 stainless steel. Internal parts are glass reinforced polyester or glass reinforced polypropylene. All pumps include a built-in check valve.
These pumps are standard for mobile shower o...
3HP 230/460v/3 Stainless 2" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
SS Centrifugal
2764-98
23% Off Special Price $1,700.88 Regular Price $2,208.94This 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...230/460v 1-1/2HP ODP Learn More -
Sta-Rite
1 1/2 hp Pro Storm
DS3HF-01
The Pro Storm Series of cast iron sprinklers offer superior unmatched performance, available in 1 HP through 2 1/2 HP models. The Pro Storm offers “single-body-fill” priming to 25-foot lifts, in less than 5 minutes! The Pro Storm models DS2 no...
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Munro Pumps
Munro sprinkler pump
MULP150B w/hose kit
$999.00Munro sprinkler pump. Residential self-priming pump. Easy Service Design Economical Construction.Motors are wired for 230v (high) as standard. To use on 115v (low) follow motor name plate wiring diagram. Motors are Lincoln brand. Pump rotation i...
