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
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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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 -
AMT Pumps
Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
15SP15C-1P
25% Off Special Price $927.56 Regular Price $1,236.751.5HP Self Priming Chemical Pump 115v /230v
1.5" Self-priming centrifugal pump for circulating, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. This line of AMT Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for industrial and commercial applications re...
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EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump
JEU150615D1C
20% Off Special Price $1,086.52 Regular Price $1,358.15The EBARA JEU150615D1C is a 1 1/2 HP self-priming stainless steel jet pump from the JEU Pro Steel series, built for dependable performance and continuous-duty service where corrosion resistance is required. NSF certified if needed. Its self-primin...
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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 -
Sta-Rite
Convertible Jet Pump 1.5HP
PLF PKG1-24N
Convertible Jet Pump, used for shallow or deep water well. Also used as a lawn sprinkler pump. The performance-proven PL Series is constructed to be lightweight and extremely resistant to sand and abrasive wear, it performs best on all deep well i...
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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...
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Flotec Pumps
1.5HP Cast Iron Sprinkler Pump
FP5242
$1,142.00Cast iron sprinkler pumps are built tough for even the most demanding sprinkler jobs. Heavy-duty A.O. Smith motors deliver suction lift to 25' which is 5' higher than the ordinary plastic models. Strong enough to manage large sprinkler zones wi... -
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
