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
Self Priming Pump
B82375
Self Priming pumps w/ optional hydraulic drive 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 water trucks, transfer applications, standby fire protec...B4ZRKS Opt. Hydraulic Learn More -
MP Pumps
Flomax 8 Pedestal pump Double Seal
33961
$2,350.00Flomax 8 pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Cast Iron pump mounted to a CI bearing pedestal which has a 3/4" diameter shaft. Right hand rotation. Often used with de-icing solutions (non-sodium)MP Pumps has redesigned its Double S...
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Pacer Pumps
SE2JLCSS Pedestal Self Priming Pump
58-12J4P
$769.35S pump, cast iron frame mounted (pedestal) for long coupling or PTO drive. Pacer Pumps' S Series Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps are lightweight, chemically resistant pumps for general service on water, salt water, waste water, mild acids and bases...
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Pacer Pumps
SE2JVCSS Pedestal Self Priming Pump
58-12J1P
$691.15S pump, cast iron frame mounted - pedestal for long coupling or PTO drive. SE2JVCSS Pacer Pumps' S Series Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps are lightweight, chemically resistant pumps for general service on water, salt water, waste water, mild acids ...
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MP Pumps
2CT Pedestal Trash Pump
44170
$3,762.502CT-3 Jaeger Trash Pumps, self-priming, cast iron. For Close-coupled to a 182/4TC frame electric motor.
The Model 2CT is a 3" x 3" Self Priming Trash Pump which is close coupled. This unit has cast iron construction with a ductile iron impeller, ...
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MP Pumps
Flomax 8 Pedestal pump
21336
$1,925.00Aluminum Flomax 8 pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Aluminum pump mounted to a CI bearing pedestal which has a 3/4" diameter shaft. Right hand rotation. 21330 is another version.The FLOMAXï½® series of pumps are commonly used in...
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Pacer Pumps
Pedestal Mounted
ISE2GLCSS
$934.95Pedestal Self-Priming SS Centrifugal Pump 58-52G4 P, Pump casing is made of 316 stainless steel. Internal parts are glass reinforced polyester or glass reinforced polypropylene. All pumps include a built-in check valve. Frame mounted pump made for...
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AMT Pumps
Solids Handling Pedestal Pump 3"
3391-99
23% Off Special Price $1,255.01 Regular Price $1,629.88Solids Handling Pedestal Pumps
are designed for a wide range of industrial, agricultural and commercial applications. Heavy duty cast iron construction. Pumps are fitted with a self-cleaning, semi-open impeller and are coupled to a heavy duty cas...
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AMT Pumps
Trash Pedestal Pump 3"
3100-99
20% Off Special Price $2,103.75 Regular Price $2,629.69Trash pump on Pedestal,
pumps are designed for direct or belt drive. Frame mounted solids handling pump 3". Specific units are available in Cast Aluminum with Cast Iron impeller construction material. Easy cleanout design by removing casing bolts...
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