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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Pacer Pumps
Centrifugal Pump
SE2HL-C3.0C
15% Off Special Price $1,706.72 Regular Price $2,007.90Pacer S pump 58-12H4 C3.0C close coupled to a TEFC 3hp motor.
Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. Widely used to transfer and spray de-icing / anti-icing solutions, such as calcium chlor...
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MP Pumps
316SS Self prime pump FMX75
35329
$1,131.25316SS Self Prime Pump for chemicals, salt water or many other liquids where corrosion is a problem by MP. Marine Boat air conditioning is a big market for these pumps. Model FMX75 is a high performance self-priming 316 stainless steel centrifugal ...
230v/1 TEFC Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
High Pressure pump CI SP 10HP
10HHS TEFC
$9,582.0010hp 230v High Pressure water pump.
Griswold H Series Self-Priming Centrifugal Pumps. Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. High pressure pumps are used for ir...
10HP 230v/1 TEFC 4" Learn More -
Flotec Pumps
Stainless Steel Sprinkler Utility Pump
2825SS-01
$666.00Features:- Stainless Steel Pump Housing
- Continuous duty rated 1 HP, 115 Volt motor , 3,450 RPM
- Permanently lubricated Bearings mean no maintenance problems
- Completely portable; pump mounted on stand with handle
- Factory installed 6' power cord wit...
Simer sprinkler pump Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM5 Pump
31244
$2,662.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-3 HP3HP 230/1 Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
26553
$2,075.00FM8 pump cast iron. Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 1.5 HP1.5HP 115/230v CI Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
26555
$2,550.00Flomax 8 are Cast Iron self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 2 HP 115/230v2HP 115/230v CI Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM8 w/ Motor
30935
$2,675.00FM8 Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps,
MP cast iron pump has pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump Cast Iron using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor-3 HP
3HP 230v/1 CI Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE3LL C5.0C
58-13L4 C5.0C
15% Off Special Price $2,507.05 Regular Price $2,949.47S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115 / 230 /1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. -
Pacer Pumps
SE11/2AL-G.10C
58-11A4-G.1.0C
$949.90S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115/230v 1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications, de-icing solutions like calcium chloride, fountains, irrigation and de-watering. Se...1hp ,115/230v Learn More
