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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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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Self Priming Centrifugal Pump 1HP
285J-95
20% Off Special Price $736.10 Regular Price $920.131 HP Self-priming cast iron pump for clean or dirty water circulating, liquid transfer, coolant and dewatering applications. Self-cleaning, clog resistant impeller. Built in flapper/check valve. Handle & steel case. For a 12v model see -12 version...
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Self Priming Centrifugal Pump 12vdc
285J-95-12
$1,423.7512 Volt DC (12vdc) powered Self-priming centrifugal pump for circulating, mobile liquid transfer and dewatering applications. Self-cleaning, clog resistant impeller semi-trash pump. Built in flapper / check valve. Handle & steel case. 12v DC mo...1HP 12 Volt DC Learn More -
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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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1 inch Utility Gas Water Pump
1G1XH
20% Off Special Price $594.15 Regular Price $742.691 inch Utility Gas Water Pump
Portable water pump has Honda GX25 4HP 4-Cycle engine. Cast Aluminum Utility pump 3600GPH for use in construction, irrigation, fire fighting, wash down, general dewatering, & herbicides. Includes built in check valve...
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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 -
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SS Centrifugal Pump
429H-98
20% Off Special Price $761.09 Regular Price $951.36AMT 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE) and are recommended for use with nonflammable liqui...230/460v 1HP Learn More -
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SS Centrifugal Pump
429C-98
25% Off Special Price $1,115.63 Regular Price $1,487.50AMT 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE) and are recommended for use with nonflammable liqui...115/230v 1HP Learn More
