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 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 -
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FM5 Bronze pump
26646
$4,612.50Bronze pump with electric motor for marine and ship board service. Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Pump with standard 56C motor.FLOMAX® 5 self priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liqu...1.5HP 230/460v Learn More -
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FM5 Flomax Pump Explosion Proof motor
22872-1
$4,162.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Explosion Proof Electric Motor Driven Cast Iron Pump using a Long-Coupled Cast Iron EXP Motor-3 HP 60HZ, 2HP 50HZ.
List of all the EXPlosion Proof Pumps, all fitted with Hazardous duty motors....
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2CT-3HS Trash Pump w/ motor
44193
$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 iron impeller, 304 s...
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2CT-3HS Trash Pump PEO
44188
$4,037.502CT Jaeger Trash Pumps, self-priming, cast iron. For Close-coupled electric motor drive with frame size 213/5TC.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 iro...
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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
