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
Cast Iron Self priming 6000GPH
2821-95
25% Off Special Price $750.66 Regular Price $1,000.88Cast Iron Self priming. This line of AMT Self-priming semi-trash Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-clean...115/230v 1-1/2HP ODP Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Irrigation pump
379B-95
20% Off Special Price $893.35 Regular Price $1,116.691.5HP Irrigation pump feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All irrigation pump models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage irrigation pump models feature a ...
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AMT Pumps
Sprinkler Booster 1.5HP
3792-95
15% Off Special Price $994.89 Regular Price $1,170.46AMT Sprinkler / Booster pumps feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles and water with low pH. All models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage lawn pump models fe...
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AMT Pumps
Stainless Self Priming Pump
2821-98
25% Off Special Price $1,551.52 Regular Price $2,068.69Stainless self priming electric pump. This 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-cl...115/230v 1-1/2HP ODP Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Bronze Pump
388J-97
20% Off Special Price $895.05 Regular Price $1,118.81Bronze Self-priming Centrifugal pumps are designed for use with swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. All models are U.L. Listed 1081. All models are fitted with self-cleaning bronze impellers. Units feature pull-from-rear design for easy servici...1-1/2HP 115/230v Learn More -
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof SP Centrifugal Pump
81-1/2E3-X15-1P
$4,869.00Explosion Proof, Self-priming 81-1/2E3-X15-1P Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/2" NPT port sizes, with single phase motor 1 1/2 HP. All models are self-priming and are equip...
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Flotec Pumps
1.5HP Sprinkler Pump
FP5172
$828.00Sprinkler pump.Corrosion-resistant, self-priming sprinkler pumps are constructed of rugged, heavy-duty fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastic. Capable of operating up to 30 sprinkler heads. Self-priming design permits use on automatic sprinkling...
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MP Pumps
FM5 Pump w/ 1.5HP
26549
$2,200.00Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-1.5 HP. FLOMAX® 5 self priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from heights...
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Myers Pumps
Myers sprinkler pump 1.5hp QP
QP15 Quick Prime
$1,648.00Powerful. Reliable. Built to Last.
The Myers QP15 Quick Prime self-priming sprinkler pump is engineered for delivering high volumes of water—fast. Designed for continuous-duty applications, it's the ideal choice for lawn sprinkler systems, car ...
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AMT Pumps
AMT Pump self prime 316SS
3891-98
$2,223.81316SS AMT Pump. Self Priming Stainless steel Centrifugal pump designed for a wide range of applications including chemical processes, waste water treatment and pumping agriculture fertilizers/fumigants. All models are equipped with TEFC (Totally E...
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