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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Berkeley Pumps
Sprinkler High Pressure SSHM-2
B82456
Sprinkler pump Irrigation pump High pressure pump. 4-STAGE
The Berkeley SSHM-2 Self-Priming Pump B82456 consistently delivers high pressure performance without priming problems and delays. 4 stage sprinkler pump. Designed for minimal electrical c...
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MP Pumps
FM 10 w/ 5HP Motor
28604
$6,012.50Flomax® 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using TEFC Electric Motor 5 HP. Includes base plate.
FLOMAX® 10 self-priming centrifugal pumps are capable of creating vacuum sufficient to lift liquids from height...
Cast Iron FM10 5HP 230/1phase 2" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
CI Self Priming Pump 3HP
282E-95
20% Off Special Price $1,042.10 Regular Price $1,302.633HP 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 ...230v/1 3HP TEFC Learn More -
AMT Pumps
SS Self Priming Pump 3HP
282E-98
23% Off Special Price $1,865.33 Regular Price $2,422.503HP SS stainless steel 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 c...230v/1 3HP TEFC Learn More -
Berkeley Pumps
B2XPKS Electric Self-Priming Pump
B51501
The Berkeley B2XPKS Electric Self-Priming Pump B51501 (B51501) is a self-priming centrifugal pump engineered to handle suction lifts and entrained air without manual priming, saving time on setup and re-priming after shutdown. With 3HP Single Phas...
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MP Pumps
FM 15 230v
38481
$5,137.50Flomax 15 230v/1 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 3" NPT. Single Phase Electric Motor Driven Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-7.5 HP
Anyone who has ever owned or maintained a pool will tell you that every pool needs a good filte...
7.5HP 230v/1 TEFC Learn More -
AMT Pumps
2 inch Self priming High Pressure Pump
4803-95
25% Off Special Price $3,048.05 Regular Price $4,064.067.5Hp AMT 2” Self Priming High Pressure Pumps are self-priming high pressure irrigation pumps with a two stage impeller design to provide additional pressure. All models feature cast iron construction with aluminum impellers and FKM Mechanical Sea...
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AMT Pumps
10HP Sinlge Phase Self priming High Pressure Pump
4805-95
23% Off Special Price $3,670.93 Regular Price $4,767.4410HP single phase 230v pump for irrigation / sprinkler.
AMT 2” Self Priming High Pressure Pumps are self-priming high pressure booster pumps with a two stage impeller design to provide additional pressure. All models feature cast iron constructio...
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AMT Pumps
3" CI Self-Prime Pump
2877-95
23% Off Special Price $1,983.95 Regular Price $2,576.56AMT / Gorman Rupp self-priming solids handling pumps are designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. Semi-trash pump made for demanding industrial applications, job site dewatering or pond transfer. The Centerline discharge is speci...3HP 230v/1 water pump Learn More -
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
