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
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...
3HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More -
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 -
Pacer Pumps
Trash Pump Electric 7.5HP
58-73M8 P3 58-0117A
$5,126.70T series long coupled Trash Pump Electric. Self-priming, corrosion resistant Trash pump, long coupled TEFC motor driven. Industrial Open Drip Proof electric motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, SS fasteners, ...TE3MBB 7.5HP TEFC 230/460v Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM5 Pump 1.5HP 3P
35221
$2,308.75Flomax 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 230/460v CI Learn More -
MP Pumps
2CT-3HS Trash Pump w/ motor
44193
$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 iron impeller, 304 s...
3" 7.5HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
26478
$2,663.75Flomax 8 are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 2 HP 230/460v/3.2HP 230/460v TEFC CI Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ 3HP Motor
22870
$4,337.50Flomax 8 are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Coupled Electric Motor-3 HPCI 3HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 15 w/ motor
22784
$6,162.50Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using Long-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-10 HP.Standard features include stainless steel drive sleeve, stainless steel fasteners, renewable wear plate, and a semi-o...Cast Iron 10Hp, 3phase Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 10 w/ 5HP Motor
24389
$4,685.00Flomax® 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using TEFC Electric Motor 5 HP. Includes base plate.
FLOMAX® 10 self-priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from heights...
Cast Iron 5HP 230/3phase 2" Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM40 w/ 25HP
FM40-25
$19,936.25FLOMAX® 40 self-priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from heights up to 25 feet above the source. Once primed, the pump's built in flapper valve will maintain a full column of liquid in the suction ...25HP Learn More
