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
Sprinkler Booster 1HP
379F-95
$1,028.501HP 3-phase 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-in check...
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CI Centrifugal
282C-95
23% Off Special Price $795.22 Regular Price $1,032.75This line of AMT Self-priming Solids Handling 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 capab...
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Oberdorfer Pumps
406M Macerator Pump
406MK-04N26
$2,869.10Sewage transfer macerator chopper pump w/rubber impeller. Portable all bronze construction. Includes vacuum switch to help prevent dry running. -
Pacer Pumps
SE11/2AL-G.10C
58-11A4-G.1.0C
$949.90S pump close coupled to a TEFC 115/230v 1 phase electric motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications, de-icing solutions like calcium chloride, fountains, irrigation and de-watering. Se...1hp ,115/230v Learn More -
AMT Pumps
SS Self Priming Pump
282C-98
25% Off Special Price $1,554.71 Regular Price $2,072.94Stainless 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 capable ...115/230v 1HP TEFC Learn More -
AMT Pumps
SS Centrifugal
282K-98
23% Off Special Price $1,665.70 Regular Price $2,163.25This 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 of...
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AMT Pumps
CI Centrifugal
282K-95
$1,052.94Solids handling, waste water pump. 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 resi...230/460v 1HP TEFC Learn More -
March Pumps
Self prime magnetic pump
SP-TE-7P-MD 3PH 1HP
20% Off Special Price $1,704.00 Regular Price $2,130.00March pump 7 self-priming magnetic magdrive pumps are the "workhorses" or the March product line. Ceramic spindle is standard. Contact us for additional materials, port sizes, or motors. old 0155-0187-0200- Applications:
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Gorman-Rupp Pumps
Explosion Proof Self Priming Pump
81-1/2D3-X1-3P
$4,550.00Explosion Proof, Self-priming Centrifugal pump 1HP is designed for use in hazardous environments and/or for handling flammable liquids. 1-1/4", 1-1/2" and 2" NPT port sizes available with single and 3-phase motors 1/2 to 2 HP. All models are self-...
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March Pumps
Self prime Magdrive
SP-TE-7P-MD 1PH 1HP
20% Off Special Price $1,588.80 Regular Price $1,986.00March pump 7 self-priming magdrive totally enclosed pumps are the "workhorses" or the March product line. Ceramic spindle is standard. Contact us for additional materials, port sizes, or motors. Old 0155-0187-0100
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