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
CI SP pump 7.5HP
75HLT ODP
$11,211.00Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.7-1/2HP 230/460v/3 Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
High Pressure pump CI SP 10HP
10HLT ODP
$8,014.90High Pressure pumps. Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. High pressure pumps are used for irrigation, sprinkler, spraying and fire protection.10HP 230/460v Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
Electric Irrigation pump
15HLT ODP
$4,037.90High Pressure irrigation pumps. Griswoldç—´ H series offers options other high head self-priming pumps. High pressure water pumps ideally suited for golf course turf irrigation, lawn sprinkler, fire protection, swimming pool, industrial, marin...15HP 230/460v 4" ODP Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
Sprinkler Pump
5JMS
$5,519.10Water sprinkler 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 eas... -
Griswold Pumps
Irrigation Pump
75JMT ODP
$5,315.55Designed 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 be re-adjusted aft... -
AMT Pumps
3" CI Self-Prime pump Dewatering
2879-95
15% Off Special Price $3,351.50 Regular Price $3,942.94Cast Iron CI AMT self-priming pumps are heavy duty dewatering pumps designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. The Centerline discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connec...7.5HP 230v/1 Learn More -
Berkeley Pumps
Electric Self-Priming Pump
B60769
The Berkeley Electric Self-Priming Pump B60769 (B60769) is a self-priming centrifugal pump engineered to handle suction lifts and entrained air without manual priming, saving time on setup and re-priming after shutdown. With 15HP 230/460V 3", suct...
15HP 230/460v 3" Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
Griswold Self Prime pump
10HLS ODP
$8,865.00Griswold Self Prime pump is a heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.10HP 230/1 Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Trash Pump 3" Pedestal Frame Mount
3S5XP
20% Off Special Price $1,064.50 Regular Price $1,330.62Trash Pump 3" Pedestal Frame Mount. 3" Aluminum trash pump with cast iron impeller and wearplate. FKM seals for AG chemicals. Picture shows the engine mounted model for ref. only. Made in USA, no trash from China. Be aware of other pumps which ...FKM seals PTO drive Learn More -
AMT Pumps
3" Diesel Trash Pump
3942-D6
23% Off Special Price $3,913.91 Regular Price $5,083.00Diesel Trash Pump. The AMT line of Engine Driven Trash pumps is designed for applications which require high flow efficiency and solids handling capability. Pumps are constructed of heavy duty sand cast components featuring removable/replaceabl...Yanmar Diesel Learn More
