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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316SS Self prime pump FMX75-SP-HYD
36212
$1,912.50Hydraulic 316SS Self Prime Pump for chemicals, salt water or many other liquids where corrosion is a problem. Marine Boat air conditioning is a big market for these pumps. Model FMX 75-SP-HYD is a high performance self-priming 316 stainless ste...Hydraulic motor .08DISP Learn More -
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FloMax 8 Pump w/ Motor
28398-4
$4,681.25Flomax 8 316SS Pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled electric Motor-3 HP3HP 230/460v Learn More -
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Flomax 8 Pedestal pump
21338
$3,850.00Pedestal Mount Flomax 8 pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Bronze pump mounted to a CI bearing pedestal which has a 3/4" diameter shaft. Right hand rotation.
As a alt. consider 36647 HHLF pump
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Flomax 8 Pedestal pump Double Seal
33961
$2,350.00Flomax 8 pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Cast Iron pump mounted to a CI bearing pedestal which has a 3/4" diameter shaft. Right hand rotation. Often used with de-icing solutions (non-sodium)MP Pumps has redesigned its Double S...
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Flomax 8 Pump Kit pump SS
37147
$3,637.50Pumpak kit SS. Urea DEF Pump Kit for field mount and recommended for diesel exhaust fluid, Flomax 8 Stainless Steel pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. SS pump to be mounted to a pedestal or an engine which has a 3/4" diameter shaft. R...
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FloMax 8 Pump w/ Motor
29742
$4,950.00Flomax 8 Bronze Pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled electric Motor 3HP 230/460v. Often used for marine applications like baitwells and bilge.3HP 230/460v Bronze Learn More -
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Flomax fuel pump
34387
$9,100.00Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Explosion proof EXP hazardous duty Electric Motor 5 HP. Pump has FKM mechanical seal and BunaN gaskets, no flapper valve and a pump bas... -
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FM 10 Pedestal pump
21362
$7,662.50Flomax 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Bronze pump mounted to a bearing pedestal which has a 1" diameter shaft. Right hand rotation. -
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FM 10 w/ 5HP Motor
36310
$10,262.50Bronze Flomax® 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using TEFC Electric Motor 5 HP. Includes base plate.
FLOMAX® 10 self-priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from ...
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FM30 Pedestal Pump
32035
$4,987.50Flomax 30 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Pedestal pump with single seal.Cast iron Pedestal Learn More
