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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Griswold Pumps
Irrigation Pump
15JMT
$6,342.50Irrigation pump. Designed for applications where moderate amounts of dirt and debris might be in the water. The semi-open cast iron impeller is designed to handle this abrasive material better than an enclosed impeller. This impeller can easily b... -
Munro Pumps
Irrigation pump 3hp
MULP300B3
$3,047.00Irrigation pump 3hp.
Munro sprinkler pump. Residential self-priming pump. LP075B Easy service desing. Professional construction. Designed specifically for turf irrigation, this self-priming pump provides outstanding performance to horsepower rati...
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AMT Pumps
Two Stage Sprinkler Booster pump
4786-95
$1,749.943HP 3P Sprinkler Booster pumps feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage models feature a built-in check valve to...
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Berkeley Pumps
Electric Self-Priming Pump
B60769
The Berkeley Electric Self-Priming Pump B60769 (B60769) is a self-priming centrifugal pump engineered to handle suction lifts and entrained air without manual priming, saving time on setup and re-priming after shutdown. With 15HP 230/460V 3", suct...
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Berkeley Pumps
B2XPKS Electric Self-Priming Pump
B51503
The Berkeley B2XPKS Electric Self-Priming Pump B51503 (B51503) is a self-priming centrifugal pump engineered to handle suction lifts and entrained air without manual priming, saving time on setup and re-priming after shutdown. With 2HP 230/460V 3"...
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AMT Pumps
316Stainless Self Priming Pump
2766-98
23% Off Special Price $1,839.96 Regular Price $2,389.56Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capable of handling up t...3HP 230/460 Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self-Priming CI Centrifugal 7500GPH
2763-95
25% Off Special Price $912.42 Regular Price $1,216.56Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capable of handling up t...230/460v 2HP ODP Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self-Priming Centrifugal 6,000 GPH
2822-95
25% Off Special Price $750.66 Regular Price $1,000.88This line of AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capable...230/460v 1-1/2HP ODP Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
Trash Pump Elect 5 HP
58-72K8 P 58-0116
$2,266.65TRASH PUMP. Self-priming, light weight Trash pump, long coupled motor driven. Industrial Open Drip Proof motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, SS fasteners, urethane coated metal impeller and volute resist wear. ... -
Oberdorfer Pumps
N994 Gear Pump with motor
N994S15H-M95
$1,493.70Gear Pump bronze with motor. Pump housings and gears are made of top quality bronze; shafts are from stainless steel 303. Bearings are designed of high performance carbon-graphite material selected for wear resistance and long service life.Gear ...
3/4HP 230/460v Bronze / FKM Learn More
