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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AMT Pumps
CI Centrifugal
282K-95
$1,052.94Solids handling, waste water pump. AMT Self-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 resi...230/460v 1HP TEFC Learn More -
March Pumps
Self prime magnetic pump
SP-TE-7P-MD 3PH 1HP
20% Off Special Price $1,704.00 Regular Price $2,130.00March pump 7 self-priming magnetic magdrive pumps are the "workhorses" or the March product line. Ceramic spindle is standard. Contact us for additional materials, port sizes, or motors. old 0155-0187-0200- Applications:
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AMT Pumps
SS Centrifugal
282M-98
20% Off Special Price $1,881.05 Regular Price $2,351.31This line of AMT Self-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...230/460v 3HP TEFC Learn More -
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof Self Priming Pump
81-1/2D3-X1-3P
$4,550.00Explosion Proof, Self-priming Centrifugal pump 1HP is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" NPT port sizes available with single and 3-phase motors 1/2 to 2 HP. All models are self-...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof SP Centrifugal Pump
81-1/2E3-X15-3P
$5,407.06This line of Gorman-Rupp Explosion Proof, Self-priming 81-1/2E3-X15-3P Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" NPT port sizes available with single and 3-phase mo...
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AMT Pumps
Sprinkler Booster 3HP
379L-95
25% Off Special Price $1,002.47 Regular Price $1,336.633HP 3-phase AMT Sprinkler 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 che...
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MP Pumps
FM5 Pump 1.5HP 3P
35221
$2,308.75Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-1.5 HP. FLOMAX® 5 self priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from heights...
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MP Pumps
FM5 Bronze pump
26646
$4,612.50Bronze pump with electric motor for marine and ship board service. Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Pump with standard 56C motor.FLOMAX® 5 self priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liqu...1.5HP 230/460v Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM5 Flomax Pump Explosion Proof motor
22872-1
$4,162.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Explosion Proof Electric Motor Driven Cast Iron Pump using a Long-Coupled Cast Iron EXP Motor-3 HP 60HZ, 2HP 50HZ.
List of all the EXPlosion Proof Pumps, all fitted with Hazardous duty motors....
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AMT Pumps
SelfPrime Stainless steel
3892-98
20% Off Special Price $1,651.55 Regular Price $2,064.443/4HP AMT Self-Priming Stainless steel Centrifugal pumps are designed for a wide range of applications including chemical processes, Perchlor / Trichlor solvents, waste water treatment and pumping agriculture fertilizers / fumigants. All models...230/460v 3/4HP Learn More
