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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Myers Pumps
Myers Convertable Jet Pump
HJ50S
$1,554.00Myers HJ Series is one of the most popular pump series in the market today. The HJ Series is known for its superior performance and dependability in home, farm, business and industrial applications around the world..- Rugged Cast Iron Case an...
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MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
22845
$5,950.00Flomax 8 are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Coupled Electric Motor 5 HP 230/1phase5HP 230v/1 Cast Iron Learn More -
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
2D3-X2-1P
$5,001.002D3-X2-1P
This line of Gorman-Rupp Explosion Proof, 02D3-X2-1PSelf-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" NPT port sizes available with single and 3-pha...
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MP Pumps
Stainless Steel FM 8 w/ 2HP Motor
33818
$5,175.00Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled SS -
March Pumps
Self prime Magdrive
SP-TE-7K-MD 1PH 1HP
20% Off Special Price $2,184.00 Regular Price $2,730.00March 7 self-priming Kynar magdrive totally enclosed pumps are the "workhorses" or the March product line. Ceramic spindle is standard. Contact us for additional materials, port sizes, or motors. Old 0155-0188-0100- Applications:
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115/230v 1HP Kynar Learn More - Applications:
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MP Pumps
FM5 Pump w/2HP Motor
26550
$2,587.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-2 HP2HP 115/230v CI Learn More -
Graymills Pumps
Suction coolant Pump
IMS25E 1/4
$512.00Suction Coolant pump - self priming
Graymills 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 applica...
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MP Pumps
FM5 Bronze pump 2HP
26603
25% Off Special Price $3,843.75 Regular Price $5,125.00FM5 Bronze pump 2HP
Flomax 5 bronze are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Bilge / Saltwater Pump. Pump with standard 115/230v motor.
Motor base shown is a Option, order separately.
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Wayne
1/2 HP Portable Electric Utility Pump
PC4
$300.01Model PC4 can be used to pump water from flooded basements, empty boats, drain stock tanks or water lawns and gardens, bathing washing your dog. It can also be used to boost line pressure like a hydro surge by as much as 40PSI for power washing...115v Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Marine pump AC
300B-01F26
$2,448.81Bronze marine pump. Pump for boat air conditioning cooling water. Self priming pump with 1/3 hp motor. Mounts to a NEMA 56J motor with a threaded shaft. Shaft sleeve is Monel for maximum corrosion resistance in Salt water. Self priming / suctio...115v 1/3HP Learn More
