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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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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FM 8 w/ Engine
29635
$2,512.50Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Gas Engine Driven w/ 5 HP Honda5HP Honda Learn More -
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FM5 Bronze pump 2HP
26603
25% Off Special Price $2,622.00 Regular Price $3,496.00Flomax Marine Bronze pump 2HP by MP
FM5 bronze are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Bilge / Saltwater Pump. Pump with standard 115/230v TEFC motor.
The MP Pumps Flomax 5 Bronze Self-Priming Centrifugal Pump is a heavy-duty industrial and ...
2HP 115/230v Learn More -
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PETROLEUM 8
35639
$5,936.25Petroleum 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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Honda Stainless Self Priming Flomax 8
36764
$6,477.50Honda Electric Start w/ Stainless Steel self priming pump.Stainless Steel Flomax 8 pump with Honda engine are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Gas Engine Driven w/ 5 HP Honda. 316SS gas semi-trash pumps.
Standard features include a 2″ NPT ...
5HP ES Honda Stainless 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...
Cast Iron 5HP 230/3phase 2" Learn More -
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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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FM 15 w/ engine
34623
$2,880.63Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Gas Engine Driven Pump w/ 8HP Honda with recoil start. see flow curve for 3600 RPM -
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2CT Trash Pump
44092
$5,775.002CT 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. This unit has cast iron construction with a ducti...
5hp, 3ph Learn More
