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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Berkeley Pumps
B3TPMS Centrifugal Pump 1.5HP/1ph
B54586
Berkeley B3TPMS pump B54586
The type B, pumps are built for continuous dependable performance and ease of repair. Ideal for transfer applications, standby fire protection, dewatering and irrigation. Flows to 550 GPM, Heads to 180 feet.
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Flows...1.5HP Learn More
AMT Pumps
Two Stage Sprinkler Booster 3HP
4782-95
$1,749.943HP 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 in...
3HP 230v/1 ODP 3480 GPH Learn More
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...
15HP 230/460v 3" Learn More
Munro Pumps
Irrigation pump 1hp
MULP100B
$1,517.00Irrigation pump 1HP. LP100B
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 horsepow...
1HP 115/230v Learn More
AMT Pumps
Sprinkler Booster 1.5HP
3792-95
15% Off Special Price $994.89 Regular Price $1,170.46AMT Sprinkler / Booster pumps feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles and water with low pH. All models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage lawn pump models fe...
115/230v ODP Learn More
AMT Pumps
Self-Priming 1" Electric Pump
2851-95
20% Off Special Price $578.85 Regular Price $723.56Self-priming 1" Cast Iron electric pumps
designed for circulating, boosting, washdown, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. The centerline discharge feature is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for convenient piping...
1/3 115/230v ODP 1" Learn More
Oberdorfer Pumps
1.25" Bronze gear pump
N1100XN46
$4,751.501 1/4" Bronze rotary gear pump with relief valve and close coupled to a 1 HP ODP motor.Use to pump oil and other viscous thick liquids.
1HP 115/230v ODP Learn More
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"...
2HP 230/460v 3" Learn More
AMT Pumps
Self Priming 2" Electric Pump
2767-95
15% Off Special Price $1,097.30 Regular Price $1,290.94Electric 3hp solids handling pumps is self priming and designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These CI pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller ...230v/1 3HP ODP 2" Learn More
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 -
