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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MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
22849
$4,625.00Flomax 8 are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Coupled Electric Motor-5 HP5HP 230/460v Cast Iron Learn More -
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 -
Pacer Pumps
Trash Pump Elect 5 HP
58-72K8 P 58-0116
$2,266.65TRASH 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. ... -
Pacer Pumps
SY2HLN D3.0C-LN
58-32H88-D3.0C
$3,198.15S pump close coupled to a TEFC 3 HP 230V/460v electric motor. Self priming Ryton PPS plastic resists abrasive particles, good for many mild chemical and most water transfer applications. Non metalic internals. No wetted metal parts. Used often as... -
Oberdorfer Pumps
N994 Gear Pump with motor
N994S15H-M95
$1,493.70Gear Pump bronze with motor. Pump housings and gears are made of top quality bronze; shafts are from stainless steel 303. Bearings are designed of high performance carbon-graphite material selected for wear resistance and long service life.Gear ...
3/4HP 230/460v Bronze / FKM Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
ISPE2GL D3.0C
58-52G4D3.0C
$2,430.60Self-Priming SS Centrifugal Pumps, Pump casing is made of 304 stainless steel. Internal parts are glass reinforced polyester or glass reinforced polypropylene. All pumps include a built-in check valve.
These pumps are standard for mobile shower o...
3HP 230/460v/3 Stainless 2" Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
Irrigation pump
10HHT
$8,328.00Griswold H Series Irrigation Self-Priming Pumps
Irrigation Pump. High pressure irrigation pump. Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.
H Series pumps are a un...
10HP 230/460v ODP Learn More -
MP Pumps
FloMax 8 Pump w/ Motor
28398-4
$4,681.25Flomax 8 316SS Pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled electric Motor-3 HP3HP 230/460v Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2EB D2.0C Self priming pump
58-12E2-D2.0C
$1,464.87Pacer 2hp Pump Electric motor pump. Self priming pump close coupled to a TEFC 230 / 460 3 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. See Curve "E"
Often uses on liquid de-...
2HP 230/460v Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2EL D2.0C Self priming pump
58-12E2L-D2.0C
$999.35Pacer Pump Electric motor pump. Self priming pump close coupled to a TEFC 230 / 460 3 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications.Often uses on liquid de-icing and pre-wet ...
