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
SS Centrifugal Pump
429K-98
25% Off Special Price $1,056.66 Regular Price $1,408.88AMT 316 Stainless Steel Electric Self Priming 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 ...
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Jabsco Pumps
6050 Bronze Utility Pump Flexible Impeller
6050-0003
$1,369.00Flexible Impeller pump for general transfer pumping using 115V AC power where self-priming, 23 gpm flow and debris tolerance are required. Oil-resistant nitrile impeller is standard. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. DO NOT RUN D...115v 3/4HP ODP Learn More -
Jabsco Pumps
6050 Bronze Utility Pump Flexible Impeller
6050-0013
$1,376.88Flexible Impeller pump for general transfer pumping using 115V AC power where self-priming, 23 gpm flow and debris tolerance are required. Oil-resistant nitrile impeller is standard. Do not pump gasoline or other flammable liquids. DO NOT RUN D...115v 3/4HP TEFC Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze Rotary Gear Pump w/ motor & relief valve
N990RH-M46
$2,748.20Oberdorfer Close coupled bronze rotary gear pumps.- Bronze Construction with SS shaft
- Helical gears for quiet operation
- Self-lubricating carbon bearings
- O-ring seal for max. leak protection
- The pump drive shaft is connected to the motor shaf...
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Graymills Pumps
Coolant pump
IMS75F 3/4-1
$972.57Coolant pump
Graymills pumps are typically found on OEM machine tool equipment and are thus well suited for replacement or retrofit machine tool pumping applications. These pumps can also be used on other industrial applications requiring a verti...
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Graymills Pumps
Coolant pump
IMS75F 3/4
$979.00Coolant pump
Graymills pumps are typically found on OEM machine tool equipment and are thus well suited for replacement or retrofit machine tool pumping applications. These pumps can also be used on other industrial applications requiring a verti...
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AMT Pumps
SS Centrifugal Pump
429G-98
23% Off Special Price $694.93 Regular Price $902.51AMT 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 3/4HP - OBSOLETE, call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More -
AMT Pumps
SS Centrifugal Pump
429B-98
20% Off Special Price $1,093.95 Regular Price $1,367.44AMT 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 3/4HP Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Stainless self prime pump
4296-98
25% Off Special Price $966.61 Regular Price $1,288.81Electric Stainless Steel Self Priming chemical Pump. 1"
AMT 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...
115/230v 3/4HP ODP Learn More
