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
Thermoplastic pump kit
382A-K9
$366.56AMT Plastic General Purpose pumps Kit. The various models are designed to cover a wide array of applications including Ag, fertilizer, lawn care, dewatering, irrigation, solids handling, etc. All units are portable. Pumps are designed for use w...Pump Kit Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM5 Pump end only
26082
$3,925.00Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Pump end for use with standard 56C motor. NOT For use with gas engine. Bronze -
MP Pumps
FM5 Bronze pump
26646
$4,612.50Bronze pump with electric motor for marine and ship board service. Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Pump with standard 56C motor.FLOMAX® 5 self priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liqu...1.5HP 230/460v Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM5 Flomax Pump Explosion Proof motor
22872-1
$4,162.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Explosion Proof Electric Motor Driven Cast Iron Pump using a Long-Coupled Cast Iron EXP Motor-3 HP 60HZ, 2HP 50HZ.
List of all the EXPlosion Proof Pumps, all fitted with Hazardous duty motors....
3Hp 230/460v EXP CI Learn More -
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FM 8 w/ Engine
29635
$2,512.50Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Gas Engine Driven w/ 5 HP Honda5HP Honda Learn More -
Remco
24v Demand Pump
5536-1E1-731B
$236.00Demanding industrial pump environments require precise engineering and quality components葉he demand pump was designed with both. Demand pumps operated as a positive displacement pump which has a pressure switch built in. When flow is open th...4GPM 60PSI 24DC Learn More -
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2CT-3HS Trash Pump w/ motor
44193
$6,612.502CT Jaeger Trash Pumps, self-priming, cast iron. Close-coupled TEFC electric motor drive provided.
The Model 2CT is a 3" x 3" Self Priming Trash Pump which is close coupled. This unit has cast iron construction with a ductile iron impeller, 304 s...
3" 7.5HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More -
MP Pumps
2CT-3HS Trash Pump PEO
44188
$4,037.502CT Jaeger Trash Pumps, self-priming, cast iron. For Close-coupled electric motor drive with frame size 213/5TC.The Model 2CT is a 3" x 3" Self Priming Trash Pump which is close coupled. This unit has cast iron construction with a ductile iro...
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Berkeley Pumps
B4ZPKS Centrifugal Self-Priming Pump
B54636
Berkeley Type B, Self Priming pumps are built for continuous dependable performance and ease of repair. High lift designs allow suction lifts up to 25 feet at sea level. Ideal for transfer applications, standby fire protection, dewatering and i...
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Berkeley Pumps
B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump
B51798
The Berkeley B8GPBM Centrifugal Pump B51798 (B51798) is a heavy-duty centrifugal water pump built for reliable high-volume transfer in irrigation, agricultural, and municipal water systems. Featuring 25HP 230/460V, Flows to 3000 GPM, this pump del...
25HP 230/460v Learn More
