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
4˝ Self-Priming Semi-Trash Pump 10HP
4871-95
23% Off Special Price $2,682.63 Regular Price $3,483.94Self-Priming Semi-trash pump. A robust Cast Iron Centrifugal self priming pump designed for a broad range of high capacity applications, including dewatering, waste pits, liquid transfer, circulation, drainage and irrigation. Dual volute design re...
4" 10HP 230/460v Learn More -
Myers Pumps
Myers sprinkler pump
QP10-3 Quick Prime
$1,548.00Myers sprinkler pump. Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.
- Rugged Cas...
1HP 230/460v Learn More -
Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump .75hp
QP7-3
$1,415.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
3/4HP 230/460 Learn More -
Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 1.5 hp
QP15-3
$1,648.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.
- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Motor ...
230/460v 1-1/2HP Learn More -
Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 1.5 hp
QP15B-3
$1,838.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
1-1/2HP 230/460v Learn More -
Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 1hp
QP10B-3
$1,493.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
1 HP 230/460v Learn More -
March Pumps
Self prime SP-TE-7K-MD 3P
SP-TE-7K-MD 3PH 1HP
20% Off Special Price $2,424.00 Regular Price $3,030.00KYNAR Chemical magnetic pump March pump Series 7 self-priming magdrive totally enclosed pumps are the "workhorses" or the March product line. Ceramic spindle is standard. Contact us for additional materials, port sizes, or motors. Old 0155-0188...230/460v 1HP Kynar Learn More -
Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 2 hp
QP20-3
$2,860.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
2HP 230/460v Learn More -
Myers Pumps
Self prime CI pump 3 hp
QP30-3
$3,404.00Quick Prime self-priming pumps are designed to supply large quantities of water for long periods. QPs are ideal for lawn sprinkler systems, car washes and other high volume cleaning and maintenance applications.- Rugged Cast Iron Case and Mot...
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Sta-Rite
3HP Irrigation Pump
DMH3-171
Sta-rite Medium Head Self-priming centrifugal irrigation pump for water sprinkler irrigation, fire protection, marine and liquid transfer. Cast iron construction with Bronze enclosed impeller. Includes drain port. Order suction port separately ...208-230/460v 3 phase Learn More
