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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Graymills Pumps
Suction Coolant Pump & Mtr
IMS50E 1/2
$816.91Graymills Coolant pumps
are typically found on OEM machine tool equipment and are thus well suited for replacement or retrofit machine tool pumping applications. These pumps can also be used on other industrial applications requiring a vertical c...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof Sefl Priming 1Hp Pump
81-1/2D3-X1-1P
$4,517.0081-1/2D3-X1-1P
Gorman-Rupp Explosion Proof, Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/2" and 2" NPT port sizes available with single and 3-phase motors 1/2 to 2 HP. All...
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Webtrol
Self priming SS
SPC150
$1,991.34304 SS self-priming centrifugal pump, close coupled to a 1.5 HP ODP motor.1 1/2HP 115/230V ODP 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
GNOK1.5/2CLK1.0C
60-61C4K1.0C
$1,905.55The self-priming series G pump is made in Noryl, providing a maximum corrosion resistance in various water applications. Fountains, waterfalls, pools irrigation. The pump comes standard with 304 stainless external hardware. The pump is protecte... -
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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Pacer Pumps
GNOK1.5/2EL C2.0C
60-61E4C2.0C
$1,745.70GNOK1.5/2EL C2.0C Pacer Plastic pump
The self-priming series G pump is made in Noryl, providing a maximum corrosion resistance in various water applications. Aquaculture, Lobster tanks, Fountains, waterfalls, pools irrigation. The electric pump c...
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