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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Darley Pumps
Portable Fire Pumps 13 HP
1.25AGE13V
$8,120.00W.S. Darley & Co. has always been a leader in portable fire pump design. The High-Volume Fire Pump is easy-starting, portable, and lightweight.
Features
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton Vanguard, 4-cycle, single-cylinder, air cooled engine. This unit h...
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MP Pumps
FM 15 w/ motor
24395
$4,300.00Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric- 5 HP. Trimmed impeller 5.5 inch. See flow curve for same.5HP 230/460v CI Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 15 Stainless Steel w/ motor
36609
$8,825.00Stainless Steel FM15. Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Pump using Close-Coupled Cast SS pump, close coupled Electric- 5 HP. Trimmed impeller 5.5 inch. See flow curve for same.
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) a...
5HP 230/460v SS Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 15 Stainless Steel w/ motor
37960
$10,662.50Flomax 15 Stainless Steel pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Pump using Close-Coupled Cast SS pump, close coupled Electric- 5 HP. Trimmed impeller 5.5 inch. See flow curve for same.
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) a...
5HP 230v/1 SS Learn More -
Munro Pumps
Sprinkler pump 7.5hp Medium Head
MU75MS
$13,215.00Sprinkler pump 7.5hp Medium Head. Self-priming high-head & high flow pump turf pumps. These pumps are used extensively by golf course, water parks, sod farms, and other constant duty applications. Single phase, 7.5 hp, 230vac,Heavy duty work ...
230v/1 Learn More -
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof SP Centrifugal Pump
81-1/2E3-X15-1P
$4,869.00Explosion Proof, Self-priming 81-1/2E3-X15-1P Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/2" NPT port sizes, with single phase motor 1 1/2 HP. All models are self-priming and are equip...
1.5HP 115/230v Learn More -
Darley Pumps
Portable Fire Pumps 18 HP
1.25AGE18BS
$8,230.00W.S. Darley & Co. has always been a leader in portable fire pump design. The High-Volume Fire Pump is easy-starting, portable, and lightweight.
Features
- Engine: Briggs & Stratton I/C 18 HP Twin Cylinder, with integral fuel pump, recoil back-up,4...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
GR Shield-A-Spark Self-Priming Engine Driven Flammable Liquid Handling Pumps
82D1-XR550-X
$7,566.00The Gorman-Rupp line of Shield-A-Spark Engine Driven Flammable Liquid Pumps
are the safest way to handle hazardous pumping operations. Transfer pumping gas, diesel, jet fuel. That’s why Shield-A-Spark pumps by Gorman-Rupp feature a spark and sp...
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All-Flo Pumps
PP Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
C100-NPP-SSPE-G70
$2,034.00PolyPro AODD Pump 1".
Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Replaces BK-10E. Non-electrical. Models available in PP, PVDF, Nylon, Conductive Nylon, Al and...
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof SP Centrifugal Pump
81-1/2E3-X15-3P
$5,407.06This line of Gorman-Rupp Explosion Proof, Self-priming 81-1/2E3-X15-3P Centrifugal pumps is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" NPT port sizes available with single and 3-phase mo...
1.5HP 230/460v Learn More