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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Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 7.5HP
75HLT ODP
$11,211.00Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.7-1/2HP 230/460v/3 Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 7.5HP
75HLT TEFC
$13,562.00Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.7-1/2HP 230/460v Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
High Pressure pump CI SP 10HP
10HLT ODP
$8,014.90High Pressure pumps. Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. High pressure pumps are used for irrigation, sprinkler, spraying and fire protection.10HP 230/460v Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
Electric Irrigation pump
15HLT ODP
$4,037.90High Pressure irrigation pumps. Griswoldç—´ H series offers options other high head self-priming pumps. High pressure water pumps ideally suited for golf course turf irrigation, lawn sprinkler, fire protection, swimming pool, industrial, marin...15HP 230/460v 4" ODP Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
Irrigation Pump
75JMT ODP
$5,315.55Designed for applications where moderate amounts of dirt and debris might be in the water. The semi-open cast iron impeller is designed to handle this abrasive material better than an enclosed impeller. This impeller can easily be re-adjusted aft... -
Griswold Pumps
Irrigation Pump
10JMT
$8,900.90Irrigation Pump. Griswold pump designed these for applications where moderate amounts of dirt and debris might be in the water including pond fountain pump applications. The semi-open cast iron impeller is designed to handle this abrasive materia... -
Finish Thompson Pumps (FTI)
1HP SP10 Centrifugal Pump
SP10P-2-M219
$2,540.35FTI 1HP Self Priming Magnetic Centrifugal Pump
Big on power yet short on energy consumption, the SP Series from Finish Thompson is one of the most versatile—and economical—centrifugal pumps on the market. Backed by an industry best five-year warr...
1HP 230/460v Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM8 SS Self Priming Pump w/ Motor
38333
$5,212.50FM8 Flomax 8 stainless steel pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 3HP.The FLOMAX® series of pumps are commonly used in Industrial, OEM, Agricultural and Marine applicatio...3HP 230/460v SS Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
Trash Pump Electric 3HP
58-72K8 P 58-0117A
$4,100.90Trash Pump Electric. Self-priming, light weight Trash pump, long coupled ODP motor driven. Industrial Open Drip Proof electric motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, SS fastners, urathane coated metal impeller a...3HP Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
Trash Pump Elect 10 HP
58-72M8 P 58-0116
$3,436.20TRASH PUMP. Self-priming, light weight Trash pump, long coupled motor driven. Industrial Open Drip Proof motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, SS fasteners, urethane coated metal impeller and volute resist wear...TRASH PUMP. Self-priming, light weight Trash pump, long coupled motor driven. Industrial Open Drip Proof motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, S Learn More
