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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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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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 -
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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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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 -
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Sprinkler Booster pump 3480GPH
3791-95
20% Off Special Price $738.65 Regular Price $923.31Lawn Sprinkler Booster pumps feature 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 model feature a built-in check valve to insure fast p...
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Sprinkler pump electric
379A-95
23% Off Special Price $769.85 Regular Price $999.81AMT Sprinkler Booster pumps, electric, 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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Bronze Inline Pump
388H-97
25% Off Special Price $759.42 Regular Price $1,012.56Bronze Centrifugal pumps are designed for use with swimming pools, hot tubs and salt water. All models are U.L. Listed 1081. NOTE: Strainer baskets must be ordered separately. All models are fitted with self-cleaning bronze impellers. Units fe...1HP 115/230v Learn More
