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
3 Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump
6200-98
$8,500.00Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump.
3" SS self priming electric motor pump. A robust Stainless Steel SS Centrifugal self priming pump designed for a broad range of high capacity applications, including dewatering, waste pits, liquid transfer, circ...
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3" CI Self-Prime pump
2875-95
23% Off Special Price $1,893.96 Regular Price $2,459.69AMT self-priming pumps are designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. The Centerline discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connections.Self-cleaning semi-open stainless...
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3" CI Self-Prime electric pump 300 GPM
2878-95
10% Off Special Price $3,087.73 Regular Price $3,430.81AMT self-priming pumps are designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. The Center line discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connections.Self-cleaning semi-open impeller...
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Electric Trash pump 5HP
393A-95
23% Off Special Price $2,006.86 Regular Price $2,606.315HP Electric trash pump. AMT Cast Iron Trash pumps are designed for a trouble free and economical handling of solid-laden liquids and slurries. Pumps are available in three NPT port sizes; 2", 3" and 4". Cast iron construction with 2 vane Stainles...
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Sprinkler Booster pump
3655-95
25% Off Special Price $1,618.46 Regular Price $2,157.94Sprinkler pump 5HP Booster pumps feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. Sprinkler pumps self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage feature a built-in check valve to...
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2" CI Trash pump 5HP
393B-95
25% Off Special Price $2,462.35 Regular Price $3,283.132 "Electric 5HP-1phase Trash pump.
AMT Cast Iron Sewage Trash pumps are designed for a trouble free and economical handling of solid-laden liquids and slurries. Cast iron construction with 2 vane Stainless steel self-cleaning impellers, Silicon C...
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Irrigation pump AMT 5HP
3657-95
20% Off Special Price $2,431.85 Regular Price $3,039.81Irrigation Pump 5HP
Booster pumps feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage models feature a built-in check valv...
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