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
FloMax 8 Pump w/ Motor
29742
$4,950.00Flomax 8 Bronze Pumps are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled electric Motor 3HP 230/460v. Often used for marine applications like baitwells and bilge.3HP 230/460v Bronze Learn More -
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Flomax fuel pump
34387
$9,100.00Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Explosion proof EXP hazardous duty Electric Motor 5 HP. Pump has FKM mechanical seal and BunaN gaskets, no flapper valve and a pump bas... -
Pacer Pumps
SE2IL D5.0C
58-12I4 D5.0C
$1,761.80Pacer S pump close coupled to a TEFC electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. Used on salt water fishing vessels, de-icing fluids, DEF, AG chemical transfer. Other Pacer c...5HP 230/460v 2" Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
Electric Trash Pump TE2BBB
58-72B8 P 58-0116
$2,247.10Electric Trash Pump. Self-priming, contractor Trash Dewatering pump, long coupled motor driven. Industrial Open Drip Proof motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, which make it light in weight. SS fastners, urathan... -
MP Pumps
FM 10 w/ 5HP Motor
36310
$10,262.50Bronze Flomax® 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using TEFC Electric Motor 5 HP. Includes base plate.
FLOMAX® 10 self-priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from ...
Bronze FM10 5HP 230/460v 2" Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2JL D5.0C
58-12J4 D5.0C
$1,949.25S pump close coupled to a TEFC electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. Used on salt water fishing vessels. -
Pacer Pumps
Trash Pump Electric
58-73M8 P3 58-0117A D
$3,712.20Self-priming, light weight Trash pump, long coupled motor driven. Industrial TOTALLY ENCLOSED FAN COOLED electric motor driven. Pump casing is made or rugged glass reinforced polyester, SS fasteners, urethane coated metal impeller and volute re...Trash pump 7.5HP Electric motor, TEFC 230/460v, Corrosion resistant Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SPRY2FLN D5.0C
58-22F88-D5.0C
$2,972.18S pump close coupled to a TEFC 3 HP 230V/460v electric motor. Self priming Polypro plastic resists abrasive particles, good for many mild chemical and most water transfer applications. Non metalic internals. No wetted metal parts. Used often as a... -
Pacer Pumps
SPRY2HLN D3.0C PP
58-22H88-D3.0C
$1,710.05S pump close coupled to a TEFC 3 HP 230V/460v electric motor. Self priming Polypro plastic resists abrasive particles, good for many mild chemical and most water transfer applications. Non metalic internals. No wetted metal parts. Used often as a...3HP 230/460v Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SPRY2HL D3.0C
58-22HL-D3.0C
$2,070.00S pump close coupled to a TEFC 3 HP 230/460v electric motor. Self priming Polypro plastic resists abrasive particles, good for many mild chemical and most water transfer applications. Non metalic internals. No wetted metal parts. Used often a...3Hp 230/460v PP Learn More
