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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MP Pumps
FM5 Bronze pump 2HP
26603
25% Off Special Price $3,843.75 Regular Price $5,125.00FM5 Bronze pump 2HP
Flomax 5 bronze are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Bilge / Saltwater Pump. Pump with standard 115/230v motor.
Motor base shown is a Option, order separately.
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MP Pumps
FM5 Pump w/ 1.5HP
26549
$2,200.00Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-1.5 HP. FLOMAX® 5 self priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from heights...
1.5HP 115/230v CI Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Sprinkler / Booster 2HP
379C-95
23% Off Special Price $891.76 Regular Price $1,158.13Sprinkler/Booster pumps by AMT 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 check valve to...
2HP 115/230v/1 TEFC Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
3/4" Bronze gear pump 3/4HP
N970H-M46
$1,597.703/4" Bronze rotary gear pump with relief valve and close coupled to a 3/4 HP 115v/1/60 1150 RPM TEFC motor. Shaft speed and flow are directly proportional. Motor HP needs to increase with a increase in pump pressure. The nature of a positive disp... -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor
N990J-T47
$3,624.13Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.
- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaf...
1-1/2HP 115/230v 1" Learn More -
EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump 2hp
JEU150620T1C
20% Off Special Price $1,339.85 Regular Price $1,674.81Stainless Steel Jet Pump 2hp
EBARA Pro Steel JEU Jet Pump series is designed for dependable performance and rugged continuous duty service. When duty requirements demand material conformance for corrosion resistance, Pro Steel is the choice. This...
2HP 115/230V TEFC Learn More -
EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump 1hp
JEU80610T1C
20% Off Special Price $1,134.67 Regular Price $1,418.34EBARA Pro Steel JEU Jet Pump series is designed for dependable performance and rugged continuous duty service. When duty requirements demand material conformance for corrosion resistance, Pro Steel is the choice. This versatile and reliable pump i...
1HP 115/208-230V TEFC Learn More -
AMT Pumps
AMT Pump self prime 316SS
3891-98
$2,223.81316SS AMT Pump. Self Priming Stainless steel Centrifugal pump designed for a wide range of applications including chemical processes, waste water treatment and pumping agriculture fertilizers/fumigants. All models are equipped with TEFC (Totally E...
1-1/2HP 115/230v Stainless Steel Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
GNOK1.5/2BL C.75
60-61B4 C.75C
$1,265.00GNOK plastic pump by Pacer. 3/4HP
The self-priming series G pump is made in Noryl, providing a maximum corrosion resistance in various water applications. Fountains, Aquaculture, Lobster tanks, waterfalls, pools irrigation. The electric pump come...
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Pacer Pumps
GNOK1.5/2DLK C1.5C
60-61D4C1.5C
$1,497.30GNOK1.5/2DLK C1.5C Pacer self priming pump, electric
The self-priming series G pump is made in Noryl, providing a maximum corrosion resistance in various water applications. Lobster tanks,Fountains, waterfalls, aquaculture, irrigation. The pump c...
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