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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MP Pumps
FM 10 w/ 5HP Motor
24389
$4,685.00Flomax® 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using TEFC Electric Motor 5 HP. Includes base plate.
FLOMAX® 10 self-priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from heights...
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FM40 w/ 25HP
FM40-25
$19,936.25FLOMAX® 40 self-priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from heights up to 25 feet above the source. Once primed, the pump's built in flapper valve will maintain a full column of liquid in the suction ...25HP Learn More -
Berkeley Pumps
B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump
B54232
The Berkeley B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump B54232 (B54232) is a heavy-duty centrifugal water pump built for reliable high-volume transfer in irrigation, agricultural, and municipal water systems. Featuring 50HP 230/460V, Flows to 3000 GPM, this pump del...
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Berkeley Pumps
B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump
B56000
The Berkeley B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump B56000 (B56000) is a heavy-duty centrifugal water pump built for reliable high-volume transfer in irrigation, agricultural, and municipal water systems. Featuring 75HP 230/460V, Flows to 3000 GPM, this pump del...
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MP Pumps
FM5 Pump 1.5HP 3P
35221
$2,308.75Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-1.5 HP. FLOMAX® 5 self priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from heights...
1.5HP 230/460v CI Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
26478
$2,663.75Flomax 8 are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 2 HP 230/460v/3.2HP 230/460v TEFC CI Learn More -
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FM 8 w/ 3HP Motor
22870
$4,337.50Flomax 8 are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Coupled Electric Motor-3 HPCI 3HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More -
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FM 15 w/ motor
22784
$6,162.50Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using Long-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-10 HP.Standard features include stainless steel drive sleeve, stainless steel fasteners, renewable wear plate, and a semi-o...Cast Iron 10Hp, 3phase Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM5 Bronze pump
26646
$4,612.50Bronze pump with electric motor for marine and ship board service. Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Pump with standard 56C motor.FLOMAX® 5 self priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liqu...1.5HP 230/460v Learn More -
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FM5 Flomax Pump Explosion Proof motor
22872-1
$4,162.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Explosion Proof Electric Motor Driven Cast Iron Pump using a Long-Coupled Cast Iron EXP Motor-3 HP 60HZ, 2HP 50HZ.
List of all the EXPlosion Proof Pumps, all fitted with Hazardous duty motors....
3Hp 230/460v EXP CI Learn More
