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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AMT Pumps
SS Centrifugal
282B-98
25% Off Special Price $1,720.46 Regular Price $2,293.94This 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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AMT Pumps
Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
285P-95
25% Off Special Price $683.72 Regular Price $911.633/4HP 3 phase Self-priming debris handling pump
AMT / IPT cast iron pump for circulating, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. Self-cleaning, clog resistant impeller handles dirty water with some solids. Built in flapper / check valve. Ha...
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Pacer Pumps
SE2IL D5.0C
58-12I4 D5.0C
$1,761.80Pacer S pump close coupled to a TEFC electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. Used on salt water fishing vessels, de-icing fluids, DEF, AG chemical transfer. Other Pacer c...5HP 230/460v 2" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
CI Self Priming Pump 3HP
282M-95
25% Off Special Price $976.97 Regular Price $1,302.633HP 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 up ...
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MP Pumps
FM 10 Pedestal pump
21362
$7,662.50Flomax 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Bronze pump mounted to a bearing pedestal which has a 1" diameter shaft. Right hand rotation. -
Darley Pumps
Portable Fire Pumps 18 HP
2BE18V
$8,670.00W.S. Darley & Co. has always been a leader in portable fire pump design. The High-Volume Fire Pump is easy-starting, portable, and lightweight.
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- Engine: 18 HP Briggs & Stratton Vanguard 18 HP Twin Cylinder, w/ integral fuel pump, 42...
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Pacer Pumps
SE3ZL-E8ICP
58-13Z4-EI8CP
$1,552.50Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming)Pacer series with Briggs & Stratton INTEK PRO OHV gasoline engine. In a Welded one piece roll cage. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a la... -
Pacer Pumps
SE2JL C5.0C
58-12J4 C5.0C
$2,059.65S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115 / 230 /1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications.5812J4 C5.0C5812J4C5.0C58 12J4C5.0C -
Pacer Pumps
Electric Trash Pump TE2BBB
58-72B8 P 58-0116
$2,247.10Electric Trash Pump. Self-priming, contractor Trash Dewatering pump, long coupled motor driven. Industrial Open Drip Proof motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, which make it light in weight. SS fastners, urathan... -
Pacer Pumps
SE2JLCSS Pedestal Self Priming Pump
58-12J4P
$769.35S pump, cast iron frame mounted (pedestal) for long coupling or PTO drive. Pacer Pumps' S Series Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps are lightweight, chemically resistant pumps for general service on water, salt water, waste water, mild acids and bases...
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