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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Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump .75hp
QP7-3
$1,415.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
3/4HP 230/460 Learn More -
Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 1.5 hp
QP15-3
$1,648.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.
- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Motor ...
230/460v 1-1/2HP Learn More -
Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 1.5 hp
QP15B-3
$1,838.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
1-1/2HP 230/460v Learn More -
Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 1hp
QP10B-3
$1,493.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
1 HP 230/460v Learn More -
Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 2 hp
QP20-3
$2,860.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
2HP 230/460v Learn More -
Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 3 hp
QP30-3
$3,404.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
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Berkeley Pumps
B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump
B54232
The Berkeley B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump B54232 (B54232) is a heavy-duty centrifugal water pump built for reliable high-volume transfer in irrigation, agricultural, and municipal water systems. Featuring 50HP 230/460V, Flows to 3000 GPM, this pump del...
50HP 230/460v Learn More -
Berkeley Pumps
B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump
B56000
The Berkeley B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump B56000 (B56000) is a heavy-duty centrifugal water pump built for reliable high-volume transfer in irrigation, agricultural, and municipal water systems. Featuring 75HP 230/460V, Flows to 3000 GPM, this pump del...
75HP 230/460v Learn More -
MP Pumps
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 -
Berkeley Pumps
B4ZPKS Centrifugal Self-Priming Pump
B54636
Berkeley Type B, Self Priming pumps are built for continuous dependable performance and ease of repair. High lift designs allow suction lifts up to 25 feet at sea level. Ideal for transfer applications, standby fire protection, dewatering and i...
10HP 230/460v Learn More
