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
3 Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump
6202-98
$6,882.88Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump.
3" SS self priming electric motor pump. A robust Stainless Steel SS Centrifugal self priming pump designed for a broad range of high capacity applications, including dewatering, waste pits, liquid transfer, circ...
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Sewage Trash pump 7.5HP
394G-95
25% Off Special Price $2,575.50 Regular Price $3,434.00Sewage Trash Pump, 7.5HP electric
Self priming electric motor driven pumps for all sorts of medium sized debris. Factory sumps, Loading docks, wastewater pits, manure pits and high volume water transfer. Rugged American made pump. Motors are avai...
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3" CI Self-Prime Pump
2877-95
23% Off Special Price $1,983.95 Regular Price $2,576.56AMT / Gorman Rupp self-priming solids handling pumps are designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. Semi-trash pump made for demanding industrial applications, job site dewatering or pond transfer. The Centerline discharge is speci...3HP 230v/1 water pump Learn More -
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3 Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump
6200-98
$8,500.00Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump.
3" SS self priming electric motor pump. A robust Stainless Steel SS Centrifugal self priming pump designed for a broad range of high capacity applications, including dewatering, waste pits, liquid transfer, circ...
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3" CI Self-Prime pump
2875-95
23% Off Special Price $1,893.96 Regular Price $2,459.69AMT self-priming pumps are designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. The Centerline discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connections.Self-cleaning semi-open stainless...
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3" Self-Prime Pump
2876-95
15% Off Special Price $2,252.40 Regular Price $2,649.88AMT 7-1/2HP self-priming pump.
Designed for a broad range of high capacity solids handling semi-trash applications. The Centerline discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connections. Heavy...
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3" Solids Handling Self-Prime Pump
2874-95
$2,149.44Self priming Solids Handling self-priming pumps are designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. The Center-line discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connections.Self-cl...
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3" CI Self-Prime electric pump 300 GPM
2878-95
10% Off Special Price $3,087.73 Regular Price $3,430.81AMT self-priming pumps are designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. The Center line discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connections.Self-cleaning semi-open impeller...
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3" Trash Pump Electric start Honda
3944-96
$4,182.40OBSOLETE, call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More -
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3" CI Self-Prime pump Dewatering
2879-95
15% Off Special Price $3,351.50 Regular Price $3,942.94Cast Iron CI AMT self-priming pumps are heavy duty dewatering pumps designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. The Centerline discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connec...7.5HP 230v/1 Learn More
