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
SE2EB D2.0C Self priming pump
58-12E2-D2.0C
$1,464.87Pacer 2hp Pump Electric motor pump. Self priming pump close coupled to a TEFC 230 / 460 3 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. See Curve "E"
Often uses on liquid de-...
2HP 230/460v Learn More -
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
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 -
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... -
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. -
Pacer Pumps
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... -
Pacer Pumps
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 -
Pacer Pumps
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 -
Pacer Pumps
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 ...
