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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Munro Pumps
Irrigation pump 10HP
MU10HS
$13,660.0010 HP Irrigation Pump
Designed for large-scale irrigation needs, the Munro MU10HS is a self-priming, high-head, high-flow turf pump ideal for golf courses, water parks, sod farms, and other continuous-duty applications. Built for performance and ...
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Jabsco Pumps
6050 Bronze Utility Pump Flexible Impeller
6050-0003
$1,369.00Flexible Impeller pump for general transfer pumping using 115V AC power where self-priming, 23 gpm flow and debris tolerance are required. Oil-resistant nitrile impeller is standard. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. DO NOT RUN D...115v 3/4HP ODP Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
6050 Bronze Utility Pump Flexible Impeller
6050-0013
$1,376.88Flexible Impeller pump for general transfer pumping using 115V AC power where self-priming, 23 gpm flow and debris tolerance are required. Oil-resistant nitrile impeller is standard. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. DO NOT RUN D...115v 3/4HP TEFC Learn More -
Munro Pumps
Sprinkler pump
MULP150B-Sic
$1,170.00Residential self-priming pump. Easy Service Design Economical Construction.Motors are wired for 230v (high) as standard. To use on 115v (low) follow motor name plate wiring diagram. Motors are Lincoln brand. Pump rotation is CCW from pump-en...
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Munro Pumps
CI self prime pump 10HP
MU10MS
$13,660.00Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Single phase, 10 hp, 230vac,Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller, engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. MU1OMS
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Munro Pumps
Sprinkler pump
MULP200B-SiC
$1,189.00Residential self-priming pump. Easy Service Design Economical Construction.Motors are wired for 230v (high) as standard. Motors are Lincoln brand. Pump rotation is CCW from pump-end. Click here for an alternate pump
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Jabsco Pumps
Bronze Utility Pump
18610-0271
$889.00Portable Pump For general transfer pumping where self-priming, 6 gpm flow, debris tolerance and portable 115VAC operation is desired. Long lasting AC induction motor has no brushes to wear out. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. D...115v Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
Bronze Utility Pump
18610-0273
$889.00Portable Pump. For general transfer pumping where self-priming, 6 gpm flow, debris tolerance and portable 115VAC operation is desired. Long lasting AC induction motor has no brushes to wear out. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. ... -
MP Pumps
FM 15 Stainless Steel w/ motor
37960
$10,662.50Flomax 15 Stainless Steel pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Pump using Close-Coupled Cast SS pump, close coupled Electric- 5 HP. Trimmed impeller 5.5 inch. See flow curve for same.
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof SP Centrifugal Pump
81-1/2E3-X15-1P
$4,869.00Explosion Proof, Self-priming 81-1/2E3-X15-1P Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/2" NPT port sizes, with single phase motor 1 1/2 HP. All models are self-priming and are equip...
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