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
FM30 Pump w/ no engine
33156
$6,200.00Flomax 30 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Pump End Only double seal for mounting to Gasoline engine with a 1.13" diameter shaft. Engine supplied separately.Cast Iron Engine mount Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Sprinkler Booster pump 3480GPH
3791-95
20% Off Special Price $738.65 Regular Price $923.31Lawn Sprinkler Booster pumps feature Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage model feature a built-in check valve to insure fast p...
1HP 115/230v ODP Learn More -
All-Flo Pumps
Stainless Steel Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
A150-F33-TT3T-B70
$9,458.88Stainless Steel AODD Pump 1 1/2". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Models available in PP, PVDF, Nylon, Conductive Nylon, Al and 31... -
Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 1.5 hp
QP15B-3
$1,838.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
1-1/2HP 230/460v Learn More -
All-Flo Pumps
Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
AL-30
$3,366.00Air Diaphragm Pump 3". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Geolast is a nitrile and polypropylene blend. When checking for chemical re...Aluminum 3" Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM5 Flomax Pump w/ 3HP
22872
$4,312.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Long-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-3 HP. Seawater Sampling -
MP Pumps
Flomax 8 FM8 Pump HDD
33203
$2,425.00Bentonite HDD replacement pump, similar to Ditch Witch Vermeer pump. Pump kit Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. For close coupling to standard 1" shaft engine. See other models for other mounts, or driver options. see flow curve f...
Charged grease Dbl seal Learn More -
All-Flo Pumps
Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
A300-NAA-TTYT-B30
$6,979.50Aluminum AODD Pump 3". Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Models available in PP, PVDF, Nylon, Conductive Nylon, Al and 316SS from .2...Aluminum Teflon 3" Learn More -
Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Fire Pump Gas Engine High Pressure Gas Fire Pump
2P5XA fire
$1,214.56Gas Engine High Pressure Pump 2", fight fires, irrigate.
IPT Die-cast Aluminum, Self-Priming Engine Driven water Pump. AMT Div. of Gorman-Rupp High pressure pump, irrigation. Provides home fire pump fire protection with optional hose kit. No roll...
7800GPH Briggs No roll cage 2" Learn More -
Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 1hp
QP10B-3
$1,493.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
1 HP 230/460v Learn More
