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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PETROLEUM 8
37910
$2,631.25Petroleum 8 self-priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from heights up to 25 feet above the source. To handle many different fuels, the Petroleum 8 is available in three distinct models: PO, PG ...
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FM8 SS Self Priming Pump w/ Motor
38333
$5,212.50FM8 Flomax 8 stainless steel pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 3HP.The FLOMAX® series of pumps are commonly used in Industrial, OEM, Agricultural and Marine applicatio...3HP 230/460v SS Learn More -
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Flomax 15 FM15 Pump HDD
33578
$3,837.50Bentonite HDD replacement pump, SIMILIAR to Ditch Witch Vermeer pump. Pump kit Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. For close coupling to standard 1" shaft engine. See other models for other mounts, or driver options. see flow curve...
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316SS Self prime pump FMX75
35329
$1,131.25316SS Self Prime Pump for chemicals, salt water or many other liquids where corrosion is a problem by MP. Marine Boat air conditioning is a big market for these pumps. Model FMX75 is a high performance self-priming 316 stainless steel centrifugal ...
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High Head pump Pumpak HHLF
36085
$2,430.68Self priming high head centrifugal pump, for close coupled to an electric motor supplied seperately.
- 1 1/2 x 1 1/2" HIGH HEAD
- For “C” FACE ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVE 184TC
- FLOWS - TO 140 GPM
- PRESSURES - TO 190 TDH
- CAST IRON CONSTRUCTION
- DRI...
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FM 8 Hydraulic Motor
35272
$1,897.50Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Hydraulic Motor Driven Pump using a pedestal Coupled Cast Iron Hydraulic Motor. Hydraulic motor .37cu in displacement.MP Flomax 2" Hydraulic Pump Learn More -
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2CT-3 Trash Pump PEO
43929
$3,287.502CT-3 Jaeger Trash Pumps, self-priming, cast iron. Pumpak for close-coupled gasoline engine supplied separately.The Model 2CT-3 is a 3" x 3" Self Priming Trash Pump which can be close coupled 145TC 1750rpm motor. This unit has cast iron constr...
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FloMax 10 Pump w/ Motor
22722
$4,687.50Cast Iron Flomax 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-7.5 HP7.5HP 230/460v Learn More -
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FM 15 w/ motor
22728
$5,100.00Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-7.5 HP
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2CT-3HS Trash Pump w/ motor
44203
$6,612.502CT Jaeger Trash Pumps, self-priming, cast iron. Close-coupled TEFC electric motor drive provided.The Model 2CT is a 3" x 3" Self Priming Trash Pump which is close coupled. This unit has cast iron construction with a ductile 5.63" iron impell...
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