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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Wayne
Shallow Well Jet Pump
JSU50
$600.77Features and Benefits:- Heavy duty square flange motor is thermally protected to prevent overheating and universally available if replacement is ever required
- Dual voltage available (115/230), factory wired for 115 volts
- Cast iron volute fo...
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AMT Pumps
Self-Priming Cast Iron Centrifugal Pumps
282L-95
25% Off Special Price $837.52 Regular Price $1,116.69Self-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...
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MP Pumps
Flomax 8 Pump Kit pump SS
37147
$3,637.50Pumpak kit SS. Urea DEF Pump Kit for field mount and recommended for diesel exhaust fluid, Flomax 8 Stainless Steel pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. SS pump to be mounted to a pedestal or an engine which has a 3/4" diameter shaft. R...
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Pacer Pumps
SPRY1-1/2AV-G.5C
58-21A1-G.5
$897.00Pacer S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115/230v 1 phase electric motor. Self priming pump, POLY plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications, fountains, irrigation. Pacer pumps are made in the USA. Pacer pump has ....5HP/1750 Learn More -
MP Pumps
FloMax 8 Pump w/ Motor
29742
$4,950.00Flomax 8 Bronze Pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled electric Motor 3HP 230/460v. Often used for marine applications like baitwells and bilge.3HP 230/460v Bronze Learn More -
AMT Pumps
CI Centrifugal
282B-95
25% Off Special Price $889.31 Regular Price $1,185.75This line of AMT 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...
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Pacer Pumps
SE2HL C5.0C
58-12H4-C5.0C
$2,150.50S pump close coupled to a TEFC 5 HP 230V electric 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...5HP 230v/1 Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
TE3TBB E8ACG K
TE3TBBE8AC GK
$3,280.95Self-priming, light weight Trash pump, Industrial Honda gas engine driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, SS fasteners, urethane coated metal impeller and volute resist wear. Pressurized oil lubrication system protect... -
MP Pumps
Flomax fuel pump
34387
$9,100.00Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Explosion proof EXP hazardous duty Electric Motor 5 HP. Pump has FKM mechanical seal and BunaN gaskets, no flapper valve and a pump bas... -
All-Flo Pumps
PP Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
A050-SPP-SSPE-S70
$966.42PolyPro Air AODD Pump 1/2". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Click here to Learn How to Size your Diaphragm Pump and for a Mater...PE-05 Learn More
