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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Berkeley Pumps
Sprinkler High Pressure SSHM-2
B82456
Sprinkler pump Irrigation pump High pressure pump. 4-STAGE
The Berkeley SSHM-2 Self-Priming Pump B82456 consistently delivers high pressure performance without priming problems and delays. 4 stage sprinkler pump. Designed for minimal electrical c...
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B2XPKS Electric Self-Priming Pump
B51501
The Berkeley B2XPKS Electric Self-Priming Pump B51501 (B51501) is a self-priming centrifugal pump engineered to handle suction lifts and entrained air without manual priming, saving time on setup and re-priming after shutdown. With 3HP Single Phas...
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Berkeley Pumps
B3TPMS Centrifugal Pump 1.5HP/1ph
B54586
Berkeley B3TPMS pump B54586
The type B, pumps are built for continuous dependable performance and ease of repair. Ideal for transfer applications, standby fire protection, dewatering and irrigation. Flows to 550 GPM, Heads to 180 feet.
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Flows...1.5HP Learn More
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Electric Self-Priming Pump
B60769
The Berkeley Electric Self-Priming Pump B60769 (B60769) is a self-priming centrifugal pump engineered to handle suction lifts and entrained air without manual priming, saving time on setup and re-priming after shutdown. With 15HP 230/460V 3", suct...
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B2XPKS Electric Self-Priming Pump
B51503
The Berkeley B2XPKS Electric Self-Priming Pump B51503 (B51503) is a self-priming centrifugal pump engineered to handle suction lifts and entrained air without manual priming, saving time on setup and re-priming after shutdown. With 2HP 230/460V 3"...
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Self Priming Pump
B82375
Self Priming pumps w/ optional hydraulic drive are built for continuous dependable performance and ease of repair. High lift designs allow suction lifts up to 25 feet at sea level. Ideal for water trucks, transfer applications, standby fire protec...B4ZRKS Opt. Hydraulic Learn More
Berkeley Pumps
SS Shallow Well Jet Pump
10SJH11C
$1,768.00Stainless steel shallow well jet pumps are heavy-duty, durable, corrosion resistant, high pressure and offer efficient non-stop operation for years. Manufactured to the highest performance specification, offering unsurpassed value. Ideal for we...
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B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump
B54232
The Berkeley B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump B54232 (B54232) is a heavy-duty centrifugal water pump built for reliable high-volume transfer in irrigation, agricultural, and municipal water systems. Featuring 50HP 230/460V, Flows to 3000 GPM, this pump del...
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B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump
B56000
The Berkeley B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump B56000 (B56000) is a heavy-duty centrifugal water pump built for reliable high-volume transfer in irrigation, agricultural, and municipal water systems. Featuring 75HP 230/460V, Flows to 3000 GPM, this pump del...
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B4ZPKS Centrifugal Self-Priming Pump
B54636
Berkeley Type B, Self Priming pumps are built for continuous dependable performance and ease of repair. High lift designs allow suction lifts up to 25 feet at sea level. Ideal for transfer applications, standby fire protection, dewatering and i...
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