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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Griswold Pumps
Irrigation Pump
10JMS ODP
$8,599.00Irrigation sprinkler pumps for commercial duty. Designed for Irrigation applications where moderate amounts of dirt and debris might be in the water. The semi-open cast iron impeller is designed to handle this abrasive material better than an enc... -
Griswold Pumps
Irrigation Pump
10JMT
$8,900.90Irrigation Pump. Griswold pump designed these for applications where moderate amounts of dirt and debris might be in the water including pond fountain pump applications. The semi-open cast iron impeller is designed to handle this abrasive materia... -
Griswold Pumps
Irrigation Pump
15JMT
$6,342.50Irrigation pump. Designed for applications where moderate amounts of dirt and debris might be in the water. The semi-open cast iron impeller is designed to handle this abrasive material better than an enclosed impeller. This impeller can easily b... -
Berkeley Pumps
B3TPMS Centrifugal Pump 1.5HP/1ph
B54586
Berkeley B3TPMS pump B54586
The type B, pumps are built for continuous dependable performance and ease of repair. Ideal for transfer applications, standby fire protection, dewatering and irrigation. Flows to 550 GPM, Heads to 180 feet.
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Flows...1.5HP Learn More
Griswold Pumps
Irrigation pump
10HHT
$8,328.00Griswold H Series Irrigation Self-Priming Pumps
Irrigation Pump. High pressure irrigation pump. Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.
H Series pumps are a un...
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Griswold Pumps
Irrigation pump
15HHT ODP
$9,424.00Irrigation pump, Self-priming high flow & high head high pressure pump. Three phase, 15 hp, 230/460vac,Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free high pressure irrigation pump serv...
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Munro Pumps
CI self prime pump 10HP
MU10MT
$8,190.00Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Three phase, 10 hp, 230/460vac,
Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. MU1OMT
Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Three phase, 10 hp, 230/460vac, Learn More
Munro Pumps
CI self prime pump 10HP
MU10MS
$13,660.00Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Single phase, 10 hp, 230vac,Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller, engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. MU1OMS
Features & Benefitsè…¹ CASING- Heavy ...
10HP 230v/1 Learn More
Munro Pumps
Sprinkler pump 7.5hp Medium Head
MU75MS
$13,215.00Sprinkler pump 7.5hp Medium Head. Self-priming high-head & high flow pump turf pumps. These pumps are used extensively by golf course, water parks, sod farms, and other constant duty applications. Single phase, 7.5 hp, 230vac,Heavy duty work ...
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Berkeley Pumps
B4ZPKS Centrifugal Self-Priming Pump
B54636
Berkeley Type B, Self Priming pumps are built for continuous dependable performance and ease of repair. High lift designs allow suction lifts up to 25 feet at sea level. Ideal for transfer applications, standby fire protection, dewatering and i...
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