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
SE2IL PNC
58-12I4 PNC
$1,104.00Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series with Pneumatic air MOTOR. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a l... -
MP Pumps
FM30 Pump Electric motor
35381
$9,000.00Flomax 30 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Close coupled Electric motor. Used for irrigation, water transfer.15HP 230/460v Learn More -
AMT Pumps
6" Diesel Trash Pump Trailer Mount
5587-D6
23% Off Special Price $29,861.56 Regular Price $38,781.256" Diesel Trash Pump is designed for applications requiring high volume flow and solid debris handling capabilities. Diesel engine Kohler KDW1003. Pump is constructed of heavy duty sand cast aluminum with cast iron and stainless steel internal par...
23HP Learn More -
Stenner
Dual head Fixed rate 100GPD
100DMP5
$470.00G.H. Stenner & Company offers a complete line of highly reliable peristalic chemical feeders. Use for grease trap enzymes, algaecide, biocide, biocidal, antimicrobial, chlorination - chlorine sanitizers and disinfectants injection, cooling towers... -
AMT Pumps
316Stainless Self Priming Pump
2766-98
23% Off Special Price $1,839.96 Regular Price $2,389.56Self-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 up to 3...
3HP 230/460 Learn More -
General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 10.8hp Hollow Shaft
EZ3035GUI
$1,267.30EZ 44 G Triplex Plunger Pump with Hollow Shaft, Flanged for Direct Couple to Gasoline Engines (SAE J609B) - Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty. Flanged for mounting on up to 13 horsepower engines. Pump with Built-in Unloade... -
AMT Pumps
SS AMT Centrifugal pump
2828-98
20% Off Special Price $1,855.55 Regular Price $2,319.44Stainless Steel SS AMT Self-priming semi-trash Centrifugal pumps are designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistan...115/230v 2HP ODP 1.5" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
CI Centrifugal
282C-95
23% Off Special Price $795.22 Regular Price $1,032.75This line of AMT Self-priming Solids Handling 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 capab...
115/230v 1HP TEFC Learn More -
AMT Pumps
4" Diesel Engine Trash Pump
3993-Z6
23% Off Special Price $9,227.63 Regular Price $11,983.94Diesel Engine Powered Trash Pump. Discharge can rotate in 90 degree increments. Engine Driven Trash pumps are designed for applications which require high flow efficiency and solid handling capability. These pumps are constructed of heavy duty ...Hatz Diesel Engine 11HP Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM40 Pedestal Pump
33684
$10,262.50Flomax 40 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 4" NPT. Pedestal pump with FKM seal, grease lube bearings, 1 1/8" shaft. For Belt of direct drive. Often used for ship ballast, marine, fuel depots. See performance curve under IMAGE tab for speed vs ...4" cast iron Learn More
