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
Centrifugal Pump
SE2IL-D5.0C
$1,472.00Pacer S pump close coupled to a TEFC 5hp 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 chloride, salt brin...
5HP 230/460v Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Sprinkler / Booster 2HP
379E-95
23% Off Special Price $891.76 Regular Price $1,158.132HPSprinkler/Booster pumps by AMT feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage models feature a built-in check valve...
2HP 230v/460v TEFC Learn More -
Finish Thompson Pumps (FTI)
Kynar Self Prime pump
SP11V-M215
$5,666.34Kynar PVDF Self Prime magnetic pump. 2hp 230/460v TEFC motor
SP11 PVDF Self Prime Pump. Big on power yet short on energy consumption, the SP Series from Finish Thompson FTI is one of the most versatile and economical centrifugal pumps on the mar...
230/460v 2HP Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
Centrifugal Pump
SE2HB-D3.0C
$1,323.60Pacer S pump 58-12H4 D3.0C 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 chlori...
3HP 230/460v Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self Priming Dewatering Pump
2766-95
23% Off Special Price $1,023.48 Regular Price $1,329.19AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capable of handling ...3HP 230/460v Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 7.5HP
75HHT TEFC
$7,726.00Cast Iron Self Priming Griswold pump. Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.7-1/2HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
Irrigation pump
10HHT TEFC
$8,328.00Irrigation pump is a heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. These irrigation pumps are self priming.10HP 230/460v TEFC 4" Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 15HP
15HHT TEFC
$9,424.00Self-priming high flow & high-head pump. Three phase, 15 hp, 230/460vac,Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.
15HP 230/460v Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 20HP
20HHT TEFC
$9,735.00Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.20HP 230/460v TEFC 4" Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 5HP
5HLT TEFC
$3,554.90Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.5HP 230/460v Learn More
