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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Munro Pumps
Sprinkler pump
MULP150B-Sic
$1,170.00Residential self-priming pump. Easy Service Design Economical Construction.Motors are wired for 230v (high) as standard. To use on 115v (low) follow motor name plate wiring diagram. Motors are Lincoln brand. Pump rotation is CCW from pump-en...
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Munro Pumps
CI self prime pump 10HP
MU10MT
$8,190.00Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Three phase, 10 hp, 230/460vac,
Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. MU1OMT
Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Three phase, 10 hp, 230/460vac, Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Portable Gas Driven Utility Pump
2858-95
23% Off Special Price $436.47 Regular Price $566.85Gas water pump, portable. Gas Utility Pump has Briggs/Stratton engine. Cast iron Utility pump 4800GPH for use in construction, Sprinkler irrigation, fire fighting & general dewatering, & herbicides. 4 HP Briggs & Stratton engine. 3 Qt. gas tank...Briggs & Stratton 525 Learn More -
AMT Pumps
3" Electric Diaphragm Pump
337E-96
20% Off Special Price $2,958.00 Regular Price $3,697.50Electric Diaphragm water pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. Often referred to as Mud pumps or Sludge pumps, diaphragm trash pumps are designed to pump mud, slu...
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MP Pumps
Flomax 15 FM15 Pump HDD
38339
10% Off Special Price $2,751.75 Regular Price $3,057.50Bentonite HDD replacement pump, SIMILIAR to Ditch Witch Vermeer pump. Pump kit Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. For close coupling to standard 1" shaft engine. See other models for other mounts, or driver options. see flow curve...
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AMT Pumps
3" Electric Diaphragm Pump
337T-96
20% Off Special Price $2,958.00 Regular Price $3,697.50Electric Diaphragm water pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. Often referred to as Mud pumps or Sludge pumps, diaphragm trash pumps are designed to pump mud, slu...
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Munro Pumps
Sprinkler pump
MULP200B-SiC
$1,189.00Residential self-priming pump. Easy Service Design Economical Construction.Motors are wired for 230v (high) as standard. Motors are Lincoln brand. Pump rotation is CCW from pump-end. Click here for an alternate pump
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Munro Pumps
CI self prime pump 10HP
MU10MS
$13,660.00Self-priming high-head & high flow pump. Single phase, 10 hp, 230vac,Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller, engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. MU1OMS
Features & Benefitsè…¹ CASING- Heavy ...
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Darley Pumps
Portable Fire Pumps 13 HP
2BE13V
$6,579.22W.S. Darley & Co. has always been a leader in portable fire pump design. The High-Volume Fire Pump is easy-starting, portable, and lightweight. Same as 2BE14V. Options are available, but not included.
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AMT Pumps
Bronze Pump
388J-97
20% Off Special Price $895.05 Regular Price $1,118.81Bronze Self-priming Centrifugal pumps are designed for use with swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. All models are U.L. Listed 1081. All models are fitted with self-cleaning bronze impellers. Units feature pull-from-rear design for easy servici...1-1/2HP 115/230v Learn More
