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
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 do ...
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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 -
MP Pumps
FM 15 Pump Hydraulic motor driven
28553
$4,037.50FM 15 Hydraulic Motor-Driven Pump (Ultra)
The MP 28553 FM 15 is a high-performance, self-priming pump designed for demanding commercial water applications. Featuring a 3" NPT pipe size and powered by an Ultra-brand hydraulic motor, this pump deli...
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Pacer Pumps
SE3XL-E8VCP
58-13X4-E8VCP
$1,416.80Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming)Pacer series with a Vanguard,Briggs & Stratton INTEK PRO OHV gasoline engine.In a Welded one piece roll cage. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or a... -
Pacer Pumps
SE3XL-E5DCP DIESEL
58-13X4-E5DCP
$3,918.05Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming). Pacer S series with LOMBARDINI DIESEL engine. Great pump for tanker truck filling, dewatering or removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a large volume of wa... -
Pacer Pumps
SE3LL C5.0C
58-13L4 C5.0C
15% Off Special Price $2,507.05 Regular Price $2,949.47S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115 / 230 /1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. -
Pacer Pumps
TE3TBB E8ACG K
TE3TBBE8AC GK
$3,280.95Self-priming, light weight Trash pump, Industrial Honda gas engine driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, SS fasteners, urethane coated metal impeller and volute resist wear. Pressurized oil lubrication system protect... -
MP Pumps
Flomax fuel pump
34387
$9,100.00Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Explosion proof EXP hazardous duty Electric Motor 5 HP. Pump has FKM mechanical seal and BunaN gaskets, no flapper valve and a pump bas... -
Darley Pumps
Portable Fire Pumps 18 HP
2BE18V
$8,670.00W.S. Darley & Co. has always been a leader in portable fire pump design. The High-Volume Fire Pump is easy-starting, portable, and lightweight.
Features
- Engine: 18 HP Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 18 HP Twin Cylinder, w/ integral fuel pump, 42...
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Pacer Pumps
SE3ZL-E8ICP
58-13Z4-EI8CP
$1,552.50Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming)Pacer series with Briggs & Stratton INTEK PRO OHV gasoline engine. In a Welded one piece roll cage. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a la...
