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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Stenner
Dual Head Adjustable mechanical feed rate 100GPD
100DM5
$735.00G.H. Stenner & Company offers a complete line of highly reliable peristalic chemical feeders. Use for grease trap enzymes, algaecide, biocide, biocidal, antimicrobial, chlorination - chlorine sanitizers and disinfectants injection, cooling to...5-100GPD Learn More -
EBARA Pumps
Stainless Steel Jet Pump
JEU150615D1C
20% Off Special Price $1,086.52 Regular Price $1,358.15The EBARA JEU150615D1C is a 1 1/2 HP self-priming stainless steel jet pump from the JEU Pro Steel series, built for dependable performance and continuous-duty service where corrosion resistance is required. NSF certified if needed. Its self-primin...
1 1/2HP 115/230V ODP Learn More -
Franklin Pumps
FBSE-150-S pump
92931015
Call For PriceSelf priming centrifugal water pump with built-in check valve. Casing: Cast Iron; 2" NPT suction & discharge; semi-open impeller Motor: CSA approved; equipped with stainless steel shaft and automatic thermal overload protection. Square flange ...1.5HP 115/230v Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE3LL C5.0C
58-13L4 C5.0C
15% Off Special Price $2,507.05 Regular Price $2,949.47S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115 / 230 /1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. -
Franklin Pumps
FBSE-100-S pump BSE
92931010
Call For PriceSelf priming centrifugal water pump with built-in check valve. Casing: Cast Iron; 1.25 NPT suction & discharge Motor: CSA approved; equipped with stainless steel shaft and automatic thermal overload protection. Old model # BSE-1001HP 115/230v Learn More -
Flotec Pumps
Corrosion Resistant Convertible Jet pumps
FP4322
$823.00Corrosion resistant convertible jet pumps are constructed of rugged fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastic, have a high resistance to sand and abrasive wear and assure years of dependable service. Ideal for shallow well applications with pumping...
3/4 HP Learn More -
Flotec Pumps
Cast Iron Convertible Jet pumps
FP4222
$797.00Cast Iron convertible jet pumps are constructed of rugged fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastic, have a high resistance to sand and abrasive wear and assure years of dependable service. Ideal for shallow well applications with pumping levels to 25'...
3/4 HP Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE11/2AL-G.10C
58-11A4-G.1.0C
$949.90S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115/230v 1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications, de-icing solutions like calcium chloride, fountains, irrigation and de-watering. Se...1hp ,115/230v Learn More -
Flotec Pumps
Jet Pump Water well
FP4012
$555.00Corrosion resistant shallow well jet pumps are constructed of rugged fiberglass-reinforced thermoplastic, have a high resistance to sand and abrasive wear and assure years of dependable service. Ideal for shallow well applications with pumping lev...
1/2HP 115/230v Learn More -
Aquatec Pumps
Demand diaphragm pump
5512-1F02-J526
$290.54550 Series Super Flow Pump: Water system, wash down, watering. Reverse Osmosis System Pump, High Powered RO / DI Reverse Osmosis PumpOPERATION: The 550 pumps can draw water from a holding tank and pressurizeit, or boost the pressure from a ...
4gpm or 70psi Learn More