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
Irrigation Pump 2-1/2HP
DHHG-53L
Irrigation Pump Fountain Pumps. Sta-Rite - DHHG-53L Irrigation pump: Irrigation Pump 230v. High Head Self-priming centrifugal pump for irrigation, fire protection, marine and liquid transfer, water reclaim and water-tank delivery systems.. Cast ir...
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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
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Pacer Pumps
SE2FB C5.0C Plastic Self priming pump
58-12F2-C5.0C
$1,899.80S pump close coupled to a TEFC electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water, brackish and mild chemical transfer applications. Widely used to transfer and spray de-icing / anti-icing solutions, such a...5HP 230v/1 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
SE2JLCSS C5.0C
58-12J4P 58-0016
$3,530.50S pump long coupled to a TEFC 5 HP 230V electric motor. Self priming Polyester plastic resists abrasive particles, good for many mild chemical and most water transfer applications. Bearing pedestal is cast iron with two ball bearings and SS shaft....
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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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Munro Pumps
Sprinkler pump
MULP200B-SiC
$1,189.00Residential self-priming pump. Easy Service Design Economical Construction.Motors are wired for 230v (high) as standard. Motors are Lincoln brand. Pump rotation is CCW from pump-end. Click here for an alternate pump
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Flotec Pumps
2hp Cast Iron Sprinkler Pump
FP5252
$1,396.00Cast 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... -
Flotec Pumps
2HP Sprinkler Pump
FP5182
$1,018.00Sprinkler pump 2HP by Flotec.Corrosion-resistant, self-priming sprinkler pumps are constructed of rugged, heavy-duty fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastic. Capable of operating up to 30 sprinkler heads. Self-priming design permits use on automa...
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