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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2CT-3HS Trash Pump PEO
43928
$3,600.002CT Jaeger Trash Pumps, self-priming, cast iron. Pumpak for close-coupled electric motor drive provided separately.
The Model 2CT is a 2" x 2" Self Priming Trash Pump which can be close coupled 184TC motor 3450rpm. This unit has cast iron constru...
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FM 8 w/ Motor
26478
$2,663.75Flomax 8 are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 2 HP 230/460v/3.2HP 230/460v TEFC CI Learn More -
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FM 8 w/ 3HP Motor
22870
$4,337.50Flomax 8 are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Coupled Electric Motor-3 HPCI 3HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More -
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Flomax 8 Pedestal pump
21339
$1,275.00Flomax 8 pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. CI pump mounted to a CI bearing pedestal which has a 3/4" diameter shaft. Right hand rotation.Pedestal mounted CI 5" imp. Learn More -
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FM 8 w/ Engine
29635
$2,512.50Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Gas Engine Driven w/ 5 HP Honda5HP Honda Learn More -
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FM 15 w/ engine
34623
$2,880.63Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Gas Engine Driven Pump w/ 8HP Honda with recoil start. see flow curve for 3600 RPM -
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2CT Trash Pump
44092
$5,775.002CT Jaeger Trash Pumps, self-priming, cast iron. Pumpak for close-coupled electric motor drive provided separately.The Model 2CT is a 2" x 2" Self Priming Trash Pump which can be close coupled. This unit has cast iron construction with a ducti...
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2CT Trash Pump PEO
43931
$3,250.002CT Jaeger MP Trash Pumps, self-priming, cast iron. Pumpak for close-coupled electric motor drive provided separately.The Model 2CT is a 2" x 2" Self Priming Trash Pump which can be close coupled. This unit has cast iron construction with a du...
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Flomax 8 Pedestal pump
21336
$1,925.00Aluminum Flomax 8 pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Aluminum pump mounted to a CI bearing pedestal which has a 3/4" diameter shaft. Right hand rotation. 21330 is another version.The FLOMAXï½® series of pumps are commonly used in...
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