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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Hypro Pumps
Cast Iron Gear pump
GMCV5VA6
$1,244.00Rotary Cast Iron Gear pump with electric motor. 303 SS fasteners, steel gears.Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discharge. Do not operate the relief valve for more than...
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AMT Pumps
AMT Self Priming Centrifugal pump
2761-95
20% Off Special Price $964.75 Regular Price $1,205.94Self-priming AMT IPT 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 handl...115/230v 2HP ODP 7 500 GPH 2" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
SS AMT Centrifugal pump
2828-98
20% Off Special Price $1,855.55 Regular Price $2,319.44Stainless Steel SS AMT Self-priming semi-trash Centrifugal pumps are designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistan...115/230v 2HP ODP 1.5" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
AMT Self priming pump 2HP
2828-95
25% Off Special Price $837.52 Regular Price $1,116.69IPT 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 of handl...115/230v 2HP ODP 1.5" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Sprinkler Booster pump 5500GPH
3793-95
23% Off Special Price $840.22 Regular Price $1,091.19Lawn Watering pump.
AMT 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...
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AMT Pumps
SS Self-Priming pump
2761-98
23% Off Special Price $1,792.51 Regular Price $2,327.94This line of AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for SS Industrial and Commercial applications requiring self priming high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant ...115/230v 2HP ODP 2" Learn More -
Hypro Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear pump
GMBN5VB6
$1,693.77Rotary Gear pump with electric motor. 303 SS fastners, Ryton gears. Heavy duty rotary external Gear pump, heavy duty with motor.Adjustable relief valve designed for internal pressure relief, can be ported for either internal or external discha...
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