Priming pumps for agricultural irrigation pump stations. Centrifugal irrigation pumps are not self-priming — a priming pump evacuates air from the suction line and pump casing before startup, allowing the main pump to pick up water and build pressure. A reliable priming pump is essential for any surface water pump installation drawing from a canal, ditch, or pond.
• Electric priming pumps — motor-driven vacuum pumps for automated or push-button priming of large centrifugal irrigation pumps
• Matched to your main pump's suction line size and volume — larger suction lines require higher-capacity priming pumps
• Reduces startup time and protects your main pump from dry-run damage during priming
• Install on the pump casing priming port or suction line for direct air evacuation
Not sure which priming pump is right for your system? Call us at 469-844-1294 — we'll help you match the priming pump capacity to your suction line volume and pump size.