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
FM5 Bronze pump 2HP
26603
25% Off Special Price $3,843.75 Regular Price $5,125.00FM5 Bronze pump 2HP
Flomax 5 bronze are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Bilge / Saltwater Pump. Pump with standard 115/230v motor.
Motor base shown is a Option, order separately.
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PETROLEUM 8
35639
$5,936.25Petroleum 8 self-priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from heights up to 25 feet above the source. To handle many different fuels, the Petroleum 8 is available in three distinct models: PO, PG ...
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Honda Stainless Self Priming Flomax 8
36764
$6,077.50Honda Electric Start w/ Stainless Steel self priming pump.Stainless Steel Flomax 8 pump with Honda engine are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Gas Engine Driven w/ 5 HP Honda. 316SS gas semi-trash pumps.
Standard features include a 2″ NPT ...
5HP ES Honda Stainless Learn More -
All-Flo Pumps
PolyPro 1" Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pump
A100-FPP-SSPE-S70
$1,737.56PolyPro Air AODD Pump 1". Chemical double diaphragm pump made in USA. Featuring All-Flo's Lube-free air valve, Non-stalling, No vent holes for corrosive fumes to get into, All plastic air system are corrosion resistant. Non-electrical. Replaces PE...
1" PE-10 PolyPro Santo Learn More -
Wayne
1/2 HP Portable Electric Utility Pump
PC4
$300.01Model PC4 can be used to pump water from flooded basements, empty boats, drain stock tanks or water lawns and gardens, bathing washing your dog. It can also be used to boost line pressure like a hydro surge by as much as 40PSI for power washing...115v Learn More -
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FM 15 w/ engine
34623
$2,880.63Flomax 15 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Gas Engine Driven Pump w/ 8HP Honda with recoil start. see flow curve for 3600 RPM -
Darley Pumps
Portable Fire Pumps 10 HP
2BE10YDN
$20,458.402BE 10YDN Diesel Fire pump
W.S. Darley & Co. has always been a leader in portable pump design. The High-Volume Fire Pump is easy-starting, portable, and Exhaust primer. Recoil rope start, Fuel pump. Includes roll cage, pressure gauge, marinizatio...
Navy P100 spec Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE2UL E5IC Selfpriming Pump
58-12BUL-E5
$1,997.55Selfpriming Pump Electric start.Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series S with Briggs gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a large volume of water...
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2CT Trash Pump
44092
$5,775.002CT Jaeger Trash Pumps, self-priming, cast iron. Pumpak for close-coupled electric motor drive provided separately.The Model 2CT is a 2" x 2" Self Priming Trash Pump which can be close coupled. This unit has cast iron construction with a ducti...
5hp, 3ph Learn More -
Darley Pumps
Portable Fire Pumps 64HP
HE 64RP Hercules
$25,010.61Darley Fire Pump has always been a leader in portable fire pump design. Includes metal frame, control panel, aluminum alloy pump casing.The High-Volume Fire Pump is easy-starting, portable.
Features
- Rotax 582: Liquid-cooled, 64 HP, 2 cycle wit...