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 -
AMT Pumps
Self Priming CI Pump
2SP30C-1P
20% Off Special Price $1,125.40 Regular Price $1,406.753HP CI Self-priming pump.
Heavy duty American made pump for circulating, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. This line of AMT Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for industrial and commercial applications requiring high volume liq...
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AMT Pumps
Self Priming Cast Iron Pump
2SP20C-1P
25% Off Special Price $983.35 Regular Price $1,311.132HP Self-priming Cast Iron pump
for circulating liquid transfer and dewatering applications. This line of AMT Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for industrial and commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water...
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AMT Pumps
2" Electric Diaphragm Trash Pump
338E-96
23% Off Special Price $2,646.64 Regular Price $3,437.19New model 338E-96 Powered by 1.5HP electric motor. AMT 2" Diaphragm pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. ALSO AVAILABLE IN 1-PHASE,115/230V Often referred to as ...
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AMT Pumps
Irrigation pump
379B-95
20% Off Special Price $893.35 Regular Price $1,116.691.5HP Irrigation pump feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All irrigation pump models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage irrigation pump models feature a ...
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AMT Pumps
SS Centrifugal 3/4HP pump
282D-98
23% Off Special Price $1,562.62 Regular Price $2,029.38This line of AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage, glycol production and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resista...115/230v 3/4HP TEFC Learn More -
AMT Pumps
SS Centrifugal Pump
429D-98
23% Off Special Price $1,185.46 Regular Price $1,539.56AMT 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE) and are recommended for use with nonflammable liqui...115/230v 1-1/2HP Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self prime SS pump
3890-98
23% Off Special Price $1,542.99 Regular Price $2,003.88Chemical Self-Priming stainless steel Centrifugal pump
Designed for a wide range of applications including chemical processes, waste water treatment and pumping agriculture fertilizers fumigants. Chemical pumps for Biodiesel production B100, TFE ...
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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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