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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Sta-Rite
1 1/2 hp Pro Storm
DS3HF-01
The Pro Storm Series of cast iron sprinklers offer superior unmatched performance, available in 1 HP through 2 1/2 HP models. The Pro Storm offers “single-body-fill” priming to 25-foot lifts, in less than 5 minutes! The Pro Storm models DS2 no...
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Munro Pumps
Munro sprinkler pump
MULP150B w/hose kit
$999.00Munro sprinkler pump. Residential self-priming pump. Easy Service Design Economical Construction.Motors are wired for 230v (high) as standard. To use on 115v (low) follow motor name plate wiring diagram. Motors are Lincoln brand. Pump rotation i...
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Flotec Pumps
1.5HP Cast Iron Sprinkler Pump
FP5242
$1,142.00Cast iron sprinkler pumps are built tough for even the most demanding sprinkler jobs. Heavy-duty A.O. Smith motors deliver suction lift to 25' which is 5' higher than the ordinary plastic models. Strong enough to manage large sprinkler zones wi... -
Munro Pumps
Self priming Munro pump
MULP075B
$1,407.00Munro Self Priming sprinkler pump 3/4HP.
Residential self-priming pump. LP075B Easy service desing. Professional construction. Designed specifically for turf irrigation, this self-priming pump provides outstanding performance to horsepower ratio....
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Munro Pumps
Turf Irrigation pump 2hp
LP1502
$2,040.00High head Turf Irrigation Pump 2HP
Sprinkler irrigation Pump. Residential self-priming pump. LP200B Easy Service Design Economical Construction. LP1502
Motors are wired for 230v (high) as standard.
Designed specifically for turf irrigation, thi...
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Munro Pumps
Turf Irrigation pump 2hp
MULP200B
$2,040.00Turf Irrigation Pump 2HP
Sprinkler irrigation Pump. Residential self-priming pump. LP200B Easy Service Design Economical Construction. LP200B
Motors are wired for 230v (high) as standard.
Designed specifically for turf irrigation, this self-pri...
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Pacer Pumps
SS selfprime air
ISPE2GL PNC SiC
$1,453.60304 SS external and fastners with Polyester internals, fitted with a Silicon carbide faced shaft seal. Unit mounted on a metal base plate. Air motor is close coupled. Air motor allows for easy controll over the pump speed and therefore the flow a... -
AMT Pumps
SS Self Priming Pump
276B-98
$2,523.44Self-priming SS 2" pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capable of handling up to 3/8" di...
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Pacer Pumps
SS selfprime air
ISPE2GV PNC SiC
$1,565.15304 SS external and fastners with Polyester internals, fitted with a Silicon carbide faced shaft seal. Unit mounted on a metal base plate. Air motor is close coupled. Air motor allows for easy controll over the pump speed and therefore the flow a... -
MP Pumps
FloMax 8 PumpPk Stainless Steel
28398
$3,787.50Flomax 8 316SS Pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump kit, no motor . Does not include 2" flange adapters. Purchase separately 2" 125LB companion flanges in material of choice.
NO motor included. Pump kit for ...
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