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
4˝ Self-Priming Semi-Trash Pump 10HP
4871-95
23% Off Special Price $2,682.63 Regular Price $3,483.94Self-Priming Semi-trash pump. A robust Cast Iron Centrifugal self priming pump designed for a broad range of high capacity applications, including dewatering, waste pits, liquid transfer, circulation, drainage and irrigation. Dual volute design re...
4" 10HP 230/460v Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 15HP
15HLT TEFC
$4,658.00Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. High head series.15HP 230/460v Learn More -
Finish Thompson Pumps (FTI)
1HP SP10 Kynar Selfprime Pump
SP10V-2-M219
$3,562.701HP SP10 Kynar Selfprime Pump, magnetic
Big on power yet short on energy consumption, the SP Series from Finish Thompson is one of the most versatile—and economical—centrifugal pumps on the market. Backed by an industry best five-year warranty, i...
1HP 230/460v Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE3LB D5.0C
58-13L2-D5.0C
$1,830.803" S pump close coupled to a TEFC 3P electric motor. Self priming FRP polyester plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water, salt water, waste water, mild acids and bases transfer applications. Widely used to transfer and spray de-icin...
3" 5HP/3ph Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Solids Handling Electric Pump CI Centrifugal
276D-95
$1,272.88Solids Handling Electric Pump Self-priming pump is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These 2" pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capa...2HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE3LL D5.0C
58-13L4 D5.0C
25% Off Special Price $2,277.00 Regular Price $3,036.00S pump close coupled to a TEFC 230/460 3 phase electric motor. S Series Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps are lightweight, chemically resistant pumps for general service on water, salt water, waste water, mild acids and bases. They feature non-metall...
5hp,3ph Learn More -
MP Pumps
FloMax 10 Pump w/ Motor
22722
$4,687.50Cast Iron Flomax 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-7.5 HP7.5HP 230/460v Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 15 w/ motor
22728
$5,100.00Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-7.5 HP
Anyone who has ever owned or maintained a pool will tell you that every pool needs a good filter system to keep it ...
7.5HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More -
MP Pumps
2CT-3HS Trash Pump w/ motor
44203
$6,612.502CT Jaeger Trash Pumps, self-priming, cast iron. Close-coupled TEFC electric motor drive provided.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 5.63" iron impell...
10HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 15 w/ motor
26557
$4,812.50Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-7.5 HP7.5HP, 3ph Learn More
