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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MP Pumps
FloMax 8 Pump w/ Motor
29742
$4,950.00Flomax 8 Bronze Pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled electric Motor 3HP 230/460v. Often used for marine applications like baitwells and bilge.3HP 230/460v Bronze Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2HL C5.0C
58-12H4-C5.0C
$2,150.50S pump close coupled to a TEFC 5 HP 230V electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. Widely used to transfer and spray de-icing / anti-icing solutions, such as calcium chloride...5HP 230v/1 Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2IL D5.0C
58-12I4 D5.0C
$1,761.80Pacer S 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, de-icing fluids, DEF, AG chemical transfer. Other Pacer c...5HP 230/460v 2" Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 10 Pedestal pump
21362
$7,662.50Flomax 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Bronze pump mounted to a bearing pedestal which has a 1" diameter shaft. Right hand rotation. -
Pacer Pumps
SE2JL C5.0C
58-12J4 C5.0C
$2,059.65S 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.5812J4 C5.0C5812J4C5.0C58 12J4C5.0C -
Pacer Pumps
Electric Trash Pump TE2BBB
58-72B8 P 58-0116
$2,247.10Electric Trash Pump. Self-priming, contractor Trash Dewatering pump, long coupled motor driven. Industrial Open Drip Proof motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, which make it light in weight. SS fastners, urathan... -
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...
Frame mounted no motor Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
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 ...
Frame mounted no motor Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 10 w/ 5HP Motor
36310
$10,262.50Bronze Flomax® 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using TEFC Electric Motor 5 HP. Includes base plate.
FLOMAX® 10 self-priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from ...
Bronze FM10 5HP 230/460v 2" Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
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.
