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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AMT Pumps
Stainless Steel self priming Centrifugal
276A-98
23% Off Special Price $2,076.41 Regular Price $2,696.63Stainless Steel 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 ...230v 3HP TEFC Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
6050 Bronze Utility Pump Flexible Impeller
6050-0013
$1,376.88Flexible Impeller pump for general transfer pumping using 115V AC power where self-priming, 23 gpm flow and debris tolerance are required. Oil-resistant nitrile impeller is standard. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. DO NOT RUN D...115v 3/4HP TEFC Learn More -
AMT Pumps
3" Electric Diaphragm Pump
337E-96
20% Off Special Price $2,958.00 Regular Price $3,697.50Electric Diaphragm water pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. Often referred to as Mud pumps or Sludge pumps, diaphragm trash pumps are designed to pump mud, slu...
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AMT Pumps
3" Electric Diaphragm Pump
337T-96
20% Off Special Price $2,958.00 Regular Price $3,697.50Electric Diaphragm water pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. Often referred to as Mud pumps or Sludge pumps, diaphragm trash pumps are designed to pump mud, slu...
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MP Pumps
FM 15 w/ motor
24395
$4,300.00Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric- 5 HP. Trimmed impeller 5.5 inch. See flow curve for same.5HP 230/460v CI Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 15 Stainless Steel w/ motor
36609
$8,825.00Stainless Steel FM15. Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Pump using Close-Coupled Cast SS pump, close coupled Electric- 5 HP. Trimmed impeller 5.5 inch. See flow curve for same.
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MP Pumps
FM 15 Stainless Steel w/ motor
37960
$10,662.50Flomax 15 Stainless Steel pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Pump using Close-Coupled Cast SS pump, close coupled Electric- 5 HP. Trimmed impeller 5.5 inch. See flow curve for same.
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AMT Pumps
Sprinkler Booster 3HP
379L-95
25% Off Special Price $1,002.47 Regular Price $1,336.633HP 3-phase AMT 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 che...
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MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
26552
$1,987.50Cast Iron Flomax 8 FM8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor-1.5 HP 230/460v1.5HP 230/460v CI Learn More -
March Pumps
Self prime Magdrive
SP-TE-7P-MD 1PH 1HP
20% Off Special Price $1,588.80 Regular Price $1,986.00March pump 7 self-priming magdrive totally enclosed pumps are the "workhorses" or the March product line. Ceramic spindle is standard. Contact us for additional materials, port sizes, or motors. Old 0155-0187-0100
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