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 -
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Two Stage Sprinkler Booster pump
4786-95
$1,749.943HP 3P Sprinkler 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 valve to...
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Two Stage Sprinkler Booster 3HP
4782-95
$1,749.943HP Sprinkler 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 valve to in...
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Self Priming 2" Electric Pump
2767-95
15% Off Special Price $1,097.30 Regular Price $1,290.94Electric 3hp solids handling pumps is self priming and designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These CI pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller ...230v/1 3HP ODP 2" Learn More -
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316Stainless Self Priming Pump
2766-98
23% Off Special Price $1,839.96 Regular Price $2,389.56Self-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 up t...3HP 230/460 Learn More -
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Stainless Self Priming Solids Pump
2767-98
25% Off Special Price $1,809.71 Regular Price $2,412.94This line of AMT 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...230v/1 3 HP Learn More
