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
Self Priming Dewatering Pump
2766-95
23% Off Special Price $1,023.48 Regular Price $1,329.19AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capable of handling ...3HP 230/460v Learn More -
MP Pumps
High Head Pedestal pump
36647
$2,995.75High Head Pedestal CI pump.
Self priming high head centrifugal pump, pedestal mounted for pulley or belt drive on ship or boat.
- 1 1/2 x 1 1/2" HIGH HEAD
- ABS type approved for many shipboard services
- FLOWS - TO 140 GPM
- PRESSURES - TO 190 TDH...
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MP Pumps
Series 80 pump pak
26038
$1,450.00Series 80 End Suction Centrifugal Pump. 1.5" NPT suction and 1.25" NPT vertical or horizontal discharge. Pump kit NO motor. For 145TC -
Griswold Pumps
Irrigation pump 7.5HP
75HHS TEFC
$9,424.00Irrigation pump, Heavy duty work horse. Griswold HH sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. Self priming single phase 230v 7.5HP provides high flow water transfer.7-1/2HP 230v/1 TEFC 3" Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 7.5HP
75HHT TEFC
$7,726.00Cast Iron Self Priming Griswold pump. Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.7-1/2HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
Irrigation pump
10HHT TEFC
$8,328.00Irrigation pump is a heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. These irrigation pumps are self priming.10HP 230/460v TEFC 4" Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 15HP
15HHT TEFC
$9,424.00Self-priming high flow & high-head pump. Three phase, 15 hp, 230/460vac,Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.
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Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 20HP
20HHT TEFC
$9,735.00Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.20HP 230/460v TEFC 4" Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
Self priming water pump 5HP
5HLS TEFC
$4,583.05Self priming water pump 5HP.
Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.
The H Series is available in two versions:
- HL pumps: designed for lower flows
- HH pumps...
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Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 5HP
5HLT TEFC
$3,554.90Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service.5HP 230/460v Learn More
