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
282M-98
$2,351.31This 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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Munro Pumps
Irrigation pump 10HP
MU10HS
$13,660.0010 HP Irrigation Pump
Designed for large-scale irrigation needs, the Munro MU10HS is a self-priming, high-head, high-flow turf pump ideal for golf courses, water parks, sod farms, and other continuous-duty applications. Built for performance and ...
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Pacer Pumps
SS selfprime air
ISPE2GL PNC SiC
$1,453.60304 SS external and fastners with Polyester internals, fitted with a Silicon carbide faced shaft seal. Unit mounted on a metal base plate. Air motor is close coupled. Air motor allows for easy controll over the pump speed and therefore the flow a... -
Darley Pumps
Portable Fire Pumps 64HP
HE 64RS
$21,504.00Skid mount Fire Pump. W.S. Darley & Co. has always been a leader in portable fire pump design. The High-Volume Fire Pump is easy-starting, portable, and reliable.
Features
- Engine: Rotax 582 liquid cooled 64hp, 12 volt electric start and recoil...
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AMT Pumps
SS Self Priming Pump
276B-98
$2,523.44Self-priming SS 2" 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 3/8" di...
2HP 115/230v 2" Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SS selfprime air
ISPE2GV PNC SiC
$1,565.15304 SS external and fastners with Polyester internals, fitted with a Silicon carbide faced shaft seal. Unit mounted on a metal base plate. Air motor is close coupled. Air motor allows for easy controll over the pump speed and therefore the flow a... -
MP Pumps
FloMax 8 PumpPk Stainless Steel
28398
$3,787.50Flomax 8 316SS Pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump kit, no motor . Does not include 2" flange adapters. Purchase separately 2" 125LB companion flanges in material of choice.
NO motor included. Pump kit for ...
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AMT Pumps
Stainless Steel self priming Centrifugal
276D-98
$2,578.69Stainless Steel self priming Centrifugal 2hp 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 capa...230/460v 2HP TEFC Learn More -
MP Pumps
FloMax 8 Pump w/ Motor
25923
$3,162.50Flomax 8 CI Pumps are self-priming Cast Iron pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor-3 HP.
Mounting base optional.
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Pacer Pumps
Stainless Steel Selfprime Air powered water pump
ISP2GV PNC SiC
$1,838.85Stainless Steel Self prime Air powered water pump.
304 SS external with Polypro internals, fitted with a Silicon carbide faced shaft seal. Unit mounted on a metal base plate. Air pneumatic motor is close coupled. Air motor allows for easy control...
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