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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Pacer Pumps
SE2JLCSS Pedestal Self Priming Pump
58-12J4P
$769.35S pump, cast iron frame mounted (pedestal) for long coupling or PTO drive. Pacer Pumps' S Series Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps are lightweight, chemically resistant pumps for general service on water, salt water, waste water, mild acids and bases...
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SE2JVCSS Pedestal Self Priming Pump
58-12J1P
$691.15S pump, cast iron frame mounted - pedestal for long coupling or PTO drive. SE2JVCSS Pacer Pumps' S Series Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps are lightweight, chemically resistant pumps for general service on water, salt water, waste water, mild acids ...
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SE2JL D5.0C
58-12J4 D5.0C
$1,949.25S pump close coupled to a TEFC electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. Used on salt water fishing vessels. -
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SE2JLCSS C5.0C
58-12J4P 58-0016
$3,530.50S pump long coupled to a TEFC 5 HP 230V electric motor. Self priming Polyester plastic resists abrasive particles, good for many mild chemical and most water transfer applications. Bearing pedestal is cast iron with two ball bearings and SS shaft....
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Electric Trash Pump
58-72B8 P 58-0116 1P
$2,247.10Electric Trash Pump. Self-priming, contractor Trash pump, long coupled motor driven. Industrial TEFC 115/230 motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, which make it light in weight. SS fastners, urathane coated metal... -
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SPRY2AL G.75C
58-22A4-G.75C
$1,333.43Pacer S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115/230v 1 phase electric motor. Self priming pump, POLY plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications, fountains, irrigation. Pacer pumps are made in the USA. Pacer pump has be... -
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SPRY2FLN D5.0C
58-22F88-D5.0C
$2,972.18S pump close coupled to a TEFC 3 HP 230V/460v electric motor. Self priming Polypro plastic resists abrasive particles, good for many mild chemical and most water transfer applications. Non metalic internals. No wetted metal parts. Used often as a... -
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SPRY2HLN D3.0C PP
58-22H88-D3.0C
$1,710.05S pump close coupled to a TEFC 3 HP 230V/460v electric motor. Self priming Polypro plastic resists abrasive particles, good for many mild chemical and most water transfer applications. Non metalic internals. No wetted metal parts. Used often as a...3HP 230/460v Learn More -
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SPRY2HLN D5.0C PP
58-22H88-D5.0C
$2,221.80S pump close coupled to a TEFC 5 HP 230V/460v electric motor. Self priming Polypro plastic resists abrasive particles, good for many mild chemical and most water transfer applications. Non metallic internals. No wetted metal parts. Used often as ...5HP 230/460v Learn More -
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SY2HVN D5.0C
58-32H99-D5.0C
$4,700.63S pump close coupled to a TEFC 5 HP 230V/460v electric motor. Self priming Ryton plastic resists good for many mild acids chemical and most water transfer applications. Non metallic internals. No wetted metal parts. Used often as a chemical sump ...
