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
High Head Pump & Motor HHLF
36438
$5,675.00High head self priming centrifugal pump, close coupled to an electric motor.
- 1 1/2 x 1 1/2" HIGH HEAD
- FLOWS - TO 140 GPM
- PRESSURES - TO 190 TDH
- CAST IRON CONSTRUCTION
- DRIVE SLEEVE - 304 STAINLESS STEEL
- Close Coupled Motor
- SEALS - STANDARD...
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MP Pumps
FM5 Pump
31244
$2,662.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-3 HP3HP 230/1 Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
406M Macerator Pump
406MK-04N26
$2,869.10Sewage transfer macerator chopper pump w/rubber impeller. Portable all bronze construction. Includes vacuum switch to help prevent dry running. -
Pacer Pumps
SE11/2AL-G.10C
58-11A4-G.1.0C
$949.90S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115/230v 1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications, de-icing solutions like calcium chloride, fountains, irrigation and de-watering. Se...1hp ,115/230v Learn More -
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof SP Centrifugal Pump
81-1/2E3-X15-1P
$4,869.00Explosion Proof, Self-priming 81-1/2E3-X15-1P Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/2" NPT port sizes, with single phase motor 1 1/2 HP. All models are self-priming and are equip...
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March Pumps
Self prime Magdrive
SP-TE-7P-MD 1PH 1HP
20% Off Special Price $1,588.80 Regular Price $1,986.00March pump 7 self-priming magdrive totally enclosed pumps are the "workhorses" or the March product line. Ceramic spindle is standard. Contact us for additional materials, port sizes, or motors. Old 0155-0187-0100
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- Computer Cool...
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March Pumps
Self prime Magdrive
SP-TE-7K-MD 1PH 1HP
20% Off Special Price $2,184.00 Regular Price $2,730.00March 7 self-priming Kynar magdrive totally enclosed pumps are the "workhorses" or the March product line. Ceramic spindle is standard. Contact us for additional materials, port sizes, or motors. Old 0155-0188-0100- Applications:
- Computer...
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MP Pumps
FM5 Pump w/2HP Motor
26550
$2,587.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-2 HP2HP 115/230v CI Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM5 Bronze pump 2HP
26603
25% Off Special Price $3,843.75 Regular Price $5,125.00FM5 Bronze pump 2HP
Flomax 5 bronze are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Bilge / Saltwater Pump. Pump with standard 115/230v motor.
Motor base shown is a Option, order separately.
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Flotec Pumps
1.5HP Sprinkler Pump
FP5172
$828.00Sprinkler pump.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 automatic sprinkling...
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