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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FM30 Pump w/ no engine
33156
$6,200.00Flomax 30 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Pump End Only double seal for mounting to Gasoline engine with a 1.13" diameter shaft. Engine supplied separately.Cast Iron Engine mount Learn More -
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Flomax 8 FM8 Pump HDD
33203
$2,425.00Bentonite HDD replacement pump, similar to Ditch Witch Vermeer pump. Pump kit Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. For close coupling to standard 1" shaft engine. See other models for other mounts, or driver options. see flow curve f...
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FM5 Flomax Pump w/ 3HP
22872
$4,312.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Long-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-3 HP. Seawater Sampling -
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FM5 Pump w/ no engine
21302
$987.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Pump end for use with standard engines. Includes CI PUMPAK only. Mounts to standard engine with 3/4" diameter shaft. Not for use with electric motors.3/4" shaft pump kit Learn More -
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FM 10 w/ 5HP Motor
24389
$4,685.00Flomax® 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 heights...
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FM40 w/ 25HP
FM40-25
$19,936.25FLOMAX® 40 self-priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from heights up to 25 feet above the source. Once primed, the pump's built in flapper valve will maintain a full column of liquid in the suction ...25HP Learn More -
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2CT Pedestal Trash Pump
44170
$3,762.502CT-3 Jaeger Trash Pumps, self-priming, cast iron. For Close-coupled to a 182/4TC frame electric motor.
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 iron impeller, ...
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316SS Self Priming Pump Honda
38577
$6,112.50316SS self priming pump powered by Honda gas engine.
Stainless Steel Flomax 8 pump with Honda engine are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Gas Engine Driven w/ 5 HP Honda, recoil start. 316SS gas semi-trash pumps.
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FM30 Pump w/ 18HP Engine
38548
$10,662.50Flomax 30 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. FM30 Pump with single seal and 18HP Briggs & Stratton engine. Use for irrigation, dewatering, tank filling, HDD, pilings, bilge, ballast transfer and other large water transfer or construction ap...
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Flomax 8 FM8 Pump Dbl Seal
38340
$3,307.50Bentonite HDD replacement pump, similar to Ditch Witch Vermeer pump. FM15PMP C:PED 5.94 T-31 DS OIL. Pump kit Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. For close coupling to standard 1" shaft engine. See other models for other mounts, or ...
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