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
FM5 Pump w/ 2HP Motor
26300
$2,312.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-2 HP2HP 230/460v Learn More -
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FM5 Pump w/ 3HP
26301
$2,150.00Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-3 HP -
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FM5 Pump w/1.5HP Motor
26297
$2,145.00Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-1.5 HP1.5hp 230/460v CI 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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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-...
1HP 230/460v 75 GPM Learn More -
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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...
1.5HP 230/460v CI Learn More -
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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 -
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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.
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3Hp 230/460v EXP CI Learn More -
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WOBBLE STATOR PUMP & 3 phase MOTOR
APM-56CSFM-3
$7,074.12Liberty Pumps are backed by over fifty years of progressive cavity pump product sales and technical service experience. American Pump Series Progressive Cavity Pumps are designed with a singular helical rotor that eccentrically turns within a dou...
