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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March Pumps
Self prime Magdrive
SP-TE-7P-MD 1PH 1HP
20% Off Special Price $1,588.80 Regular Price $1,986.00March pump 7 self-priming magdrive totally enclosed pumps are the "workhorses" or the March product line. Ceramic spindle is standard. Contact us for additional materials, port sizes, or motors. Old 0155-0187-0100
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Myers Pumps
Myers sprinkler pump
QP10-3 Quick Prime
$1,548.00Myers sprinkler pump. Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.
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AMT Pumps
Sprinkler Booster pump 3480GPH
3791-95
20% Off Special Price $738.65 Regular Price $923.31Lawn Sprinkler Booster pumps feature 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 model feature a built-in check valve to insure fast p...
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March Pumps
Self prime Magdrive
SP-TE-7K-MD 1PH 1HP
20% Off Special Price $2,184.00 Regular Price $2,730.00March 7 self-priming Kynar magdrive totally enclosed pumps are the "workhorses" or the March product line. Ceramic spindle is standard. Contact us for additional materials, port sizes, or motors. Old 0155-0188-0100- Applications:
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Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 1hp
QP10B-3
$1,493.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
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March Pumps
Self prime SP-TE-7K-MD 3P
SP-TE-7K-MD 3PH 1HP
20% Off Special Price $2,424.00 Regular Price $3,030.00KYNAR Chemical magnetic pump March pump Series 7 self-priming magdrive totally enclosed pumps are the "workhorses" or the March product line. Ceramic spindle is standard. Contact us for additional materials, port sizes, or motors. Old 0155-0188...230/460v 1HP Kynar Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Sprinkler pump electric
379A-95
23% Off Special Price $769.85 Regular Price $999.81AMT Sprinkler Booster pumps, electric, 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-in check ...
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AMT Pumps
1 inch Utility Gas Water Pump
1G1XH
20% Off Special Price $594.15 Regular Price $742.691 inch Utility Gas Water Pump
Portable water pump has Honda GX25 4HP 4-Cycle engine. Cast Aluminum Utility pump 3600GPH for use in construction, irrigation, fire fighting, wash down, general dewatering, & herbicides. Includes built in check valve...
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Myers Pumps
Self prime pump
QP10B
$1,926.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
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Flotec Pumps
1HP Sprinkler Pump
FP5162
$791.00Sprinkler 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 ...115/230v Learn More