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
FlowMax 10 Hydraulic motor
30865
$3,850.00Flomax 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Hydraulic Motor Driven Pump using pedestal mounted pump and motor. FM10PMP. Dowty ultra hydraulic motor. -
MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
26553
$2,075.00FM8 pump cast iron. Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 1.5 HP1.5HP 115/230v CI Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
26555
$2,550.00Flomax 8 are Cast Iron self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 2 HP 115/230v2HP 115/230v CI Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM8 w/ Motor
30935
$2,675.00FM8 Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps,
MP cast iron pump has pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump Cast Iron using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor-3 HP
3HP 230v/1 CI Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
22849
$4,625.00Flomax 8 are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Coupled Electric Motor-5 HP5HP 230/460v Cast Iron Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2IL CSS Pedestal Mounted
58-12I4 P
$630.00Plastic self priming pump, Pedestal Mounted or frame mounted for long coupling or belt drive. Pacer Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump. Pacer series with CAST IRON BEARING PEDESTAL for long coupling or belt drive. Great pump for de-ic...2" PE Pedestal Learn More -
AMT Pumps
2" CI Trash pump 5HP
393B-95
25% Off Special Price $2,462.35 Regular Price $3,283.132 "Electric 5HP-1phase Trash pump.
AMT Cast Iron Sewage Trash pumps are designed for a trouble free and economical handling of solid-laden liquids and slurries. Cast iron construction with 2 vane Stainless steel self-cleaning impellers, Silicon C...
230v/1 1-Phase 2" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self Priming 2" Electric Pump
2767-95
15% Off Special Price $1,097.30 Regular Price $1,290.94Electric 3hp solids handling pumps is self priming and designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These CI pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller ...230v/1 3HP ODP 2" Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2IL PNC
58-12I4 PNC
$1,104.00Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series with Pneumatic air MOTOR. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a l... -
AMT Pumps
316Stainless Self Priming Pump
2766-98
23% Off Special Price $1,839.96 Regular Price $2,389.56Self-priming Centrifugal 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 t...3HP 230/460 Learn More
