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
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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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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Berkeley Pumps
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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Berkeley Pumps
B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump
B51798
The Berkeley B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump B51798 (B51798) is a heavy-duty centrifugal water pump built for reliable high-volume transfer in irrigation, agricultural, and municipal water systems. Featuring 25HP 230/460V, Flows to 3000 GPM, this pump del...
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