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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FM5 Pump 1.5HP 3P
35221
$2,308.75Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-1.5 HP. FLOMAX® 5 self priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from heights...
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FM30 Pump w/ 18HP Engine
39143
$10,350.00Flomax 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, bilge, HDD, pilings and other large water transfer or construction applications. Pump i...
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2CT-3HS Trash Pump PEO
43928
$3,600.002CT Jaeger Trash Pumps, self-priming, cast iron. Pumpak for close-coupled electric motor drive provided separately.
The Model 2CT is a 2" x 2" Self Priming Trash Pump which can be close coupled 184TC motor 3450rpm. This unit has cast iron constru...
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FM5 pump pak Engine mount
21300
$1,675.00Flomax Pumps 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Pump end for use with standard engines. For use with 3/4" crankshaft. PumpPackPump kit, Aluminum Learn More -
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FM5 Pump w/2HP Motor
26550
$2,587.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-2 HP2HP 115/230v CI Learn More -
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FM 8 w/ Motor
26478
$2,663.75Flomax 8 are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 2 HP 230/460v/3.2HP 230/460v TEFC CI Learn More -
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FM 8 w/ 3HP Motor
22870
$4,337.50Flomax 8 are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Coupled Electric Motor-3 HPCI 3HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More -
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FM 15 w/ motor
22784
$6,162.50Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using Long-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-10 HP.Standard features include stainless steel drive sleeve, stainless steel fasteners, renewable wear plate, and a semi-o...Cast Iron 10Hp, 3phase Learn More -
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Flomax 8 Pedestal pump
21339
$1,275.00Flomax 8 pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. CI pump mounted to a CI bearing pedestal which has a 3/4" diameter shaft. Right hand rotation.Pedestal mounted CI 5" imp. Learn More -
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FM5 Pump end only
26082
$3,925.00Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Pump end for use with standard 56C motor. NOT For use with gas engine. Bronze
