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
B2XPKS Electric Self-Priming Pump
B51501
The Berkeley B2XPKS Electric Self-Priming Pump B51501 (B51501) 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 3HP Single Phas...
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Griswold Pumps
Sprinkler Pump
5JMS
$5,519.10Water sprinkler 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 eas... -
Griswold Pumps
Irrigation Pump
10JMS ODP
$8,599.00Irrigation sprinkler pumps for commercial duty. Designed for Irrigation 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 enc... -
Sta-Rite
Irrigation Pump 2-1/2HP
DHHG-53L
Irrigation Pump Fountain Pumps. Sta-Rite - DHHG-53L Irrigation pump: Irrigation Pump 230v. High Head Self-priming centrifugal pump for irrigation, fire protection, marine and liquid transfer, water reclaim and water-tank delivery systems.. Cast ir...
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Munro Pumps
Irrigation pump 3hp
MULP300B
$3,357.00Irrigation pump. LP300B Easy Service Design, Professional Standards with pricing homeowners appreciate.
Best value / performance in a 3 HP irrigation pump size from any manufacturer. Perfect irrigation / sprinkler pump demanding self priming and ...
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Griswold Pumps
Griswold Self Prime pump
10HLS ODP
$8,865.00Griswold Self Prime pump is a heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.10HP 230/1 Learn More -
Munro Pumps
Irrigation self prime pump 7.5hp
MU75HS
$13,000.00Irrigation Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Single phase, 7.5 hp, 230vac. Sprinkler irrigation pump. Also used for pond level management.
Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron with bronze impeller design engineered for years of trouble ...
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Munro Pumps
Turf Irrigation pump 2hp
MULP200B
$2,040.00Turf Irrigation Pump 2HP
Sprinkler irrigation Pump. Residential self-priming pump. LP200B Easy Service Design Economical Construction. LP200B
Motors are wired for 230v (high) as standard.
Designed specifically for turf irrigation, this self-pri...
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Munro Pumps
Irrigation pump 10HP
MU10HS
$13,660.0010 HP Irrigation Pump
Designed for large-scale irrigation needs, the Munro MU10HS is a self-priming, high-head, high-flow turf pump ideal for golf courses, water parks, sod farms, and other continuous-duty applications. Built for performance and ...
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Munro Pumps
Sprinkler pump
MULP200B-SiC
$1,189.00Residential self-priming pump. Easy Service Design Economical Construction.Motors are wired for 230v (high) as standard. Motors are Lincoln brand. Pump rotation is CCW from pump-end. Click here for an alternate pump
2HP 115/230v SiC seal Learn More