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
SE2RB 1B20 Diesel
58-12R2 1B20
$4,186.00Diesel Pacer water pump.
2" Centrifugal Pump. (Self-Priming) Pacer series with diesel engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a large volume of water needs to be removed. Also good for irrigation,...
2", 5HP Hatz Diesel Learn More -
All-Flo Pumps
Stainless Steel Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
A200-CA3-GG3N-B70
$7,128.68316 Stainless Steel Diaphragm Pump 2"NPT. Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. 316SS 2" connections are dual FNPT and Flange (ANSI 150#/DI...
Stainless, Geolast, Nitrile 2 inch Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
2" Bronze gear pump
N26HDM
$6,488.30Long coupled gear pump made of cast bronze. If used above 900 RPM with non-lubricating fluid, then duty cycle is limited to intermittent.Continuous duty on lubricating liquids like oils. Use slower speed motor at lower flow rates for water an...
up to 170GPM Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Electric Trash Sewage pump 3HP
316A-95
$1,770.133HP Electric motor 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 Carbide mechanical seals for abrasion r...
208/230/460v 3P 6 600 GPH Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
Pacer SE2JL HYC Hydraulic
58-12J4 HYC
$1,064.44Pacer Plastic pump. Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming)Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series with HYDRAULIC MOTOR. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pool...Hydraulic 2" Learn More -
Riverside
TP2B Trash pump 2"
L1540W
$1,504.00Trash Pumps are used where water containing solids such as sticks, stones, mud, sand, gravel and other foreign material is present. Trash pumps have the capabilities of ordinary centrifugal pumps, with the added ability to handle solids of up to a...
6.5HP Vanguard Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Irrigation pump AMT 5HP
3657-95
20% Off Special Price $2,431.85 Regular Price $3,039.81Irrigation Pump 5HP
Booster pumps feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage models feature a built-in check valv...
5HP 230v/1 TEFC Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2RL-E950
58-12R4 E950
$716.45Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series with gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools, fire fighters camp ...
5.5HP Briggs Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self-Priming CI Centrifugal 7500GPH
2763-95
25% Off Special Price $912.42 Regular Price $1,216.56Self-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...230/460v 2HP ODP Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2UB-E5ICP
58-12U2 E5ICP
$645.15Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming)Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming)Pacer series with gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a larg...
