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
SE11/2ABL-G.5C Self priming pump
58-11A3-G.5C
$1,209.23Pacer S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115/230v 1 phase electric motor. Self priming pump, FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications, fountains, irrigation. Pacer pumps are made in the USA. Pacer pump has b...1/2hp, 115.230v Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump 1"
N990H-T47
$6,037.631" Close coupled bronze rotary gear pump with motor. 1.5HP
- 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 mo...
1-1/2HP 115/230v 1" Learn More -
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...
3HP 230v/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 -
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 -
Pacer Pumps
Pacer Pump SPRY2EL C2.0C
58-2E4-C2.0C
$1,581.83Pacer Pump. S 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. See curve E
Pacer S pump 58-12H4 C3.0C close coupled to a TEFC 3hp moto...
2HP 230v Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2EB C2.0C Self priming pump electric drive
58-12E2-C2.0C
$1,547.65Self priming pump close coupled to a TEFC 1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water and mild chemical transfer applications. Do not pump substances which have pH factor of over 10 or a tem...115/230v TEFC 2HP Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2EL C3.0C
58-12E4 C3.0C
$1,706.60S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115 / 230 /1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water, mild chemical, de-icing, Ag transfer applications.3HP 115/230v Learn More
