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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Pacer Pumps
Centrifugal Pump
SE2HL-D3.0C
15% Off Special Price $1,359.15 Regular Price $1,599.00Pacer S pump 58-12H4 D3.0C close coupled to a TEFC 3hp motor. Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. Widely used to transfer and spray de-icing / anti-icing solutions, such as calcium chlori...
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AMT Pumps
2" Electric Diaphragm Trash Pump
338E-96
23% Off Special Price $2,646.64 Regular Price $3,437.19New model 338E-96 Powered by 1.5HP electric motor. AMT 2" Diaphragm pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. ALSO AVAILABLE IN 1-PHASE,115/230V Often referred to as ...
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Pacer Pumps
Centrifugal Pump
SE2HL-C3.0C
15% Off Special Price $1,706.72 Regular Price $2,007.90Pacer S pump 58-12H4 C3.0C close coupled to a TEFC 3hp motor.
Self priming FRP plastic resists abrasive particles, good for most water transfer applications. Widely used to transfer and spray de-icing / anti-icing solutions, such as calcium chlor...
3HP 230v/1 Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Electric Trash pump 5HP
393A-95
23% Off Special Price $2,006.86 Regular Price $2,606.315HP Electric trash pump. AMT Cast Iron Trash pumps are designed for a trouble free and economical handling of solid-laden liquids and slurries. Pumps are available in three NPT port sizes; 2", 3" and 4". Cast iron construction with 2 vane Stainles...
230/460v 3P 2" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Solids Handling Electric Pump CI Centrifugal
276D-95
$1,272.88Solids Handling Electric Pump Self-priming pump is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These 2" pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistant impeller capa...2HP 230/460v TEFC Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Sprinkler Booster pump
3655-95
25% Off Special Price $1,618.46 Regular Price $2,157.94Sprinkler pump 5HP Booster pumps feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. Sprinkler pumps self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage feature a built-in check valve to...
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AMT Pumps
Selfprime pump
276C-95
15% Off Special Price $1,177.68 Regular Price $1,385.50Self-priming 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 handling up to 3/8" diameter...
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MP Pumps
FloMax 10 Pump w/ Motor
22722
$4,687.50Cast Iron Flomax 10 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-7.5 HP7.5HP 230/460v Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Sprinkler Booster pump
3656-95
23% Off Special Price $1,808.88 Regular Price $2,349.19AMT Sprinkler Booster pumps, electric, 7.5hp
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 v...
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AMT Pumps
Electric Trash pump 3HP
316B-95
20% Off Special Price $1,416.10 Regular Price $1,770.13Electric 3HP motor Trash pumps are designed for a trouble free and economical handling of solid-laden liquids and slurries. Pumps are available in three NPT port sizes; 2", 3" and 4". Cast iron construction with 2 vane Stainless steel self-cleanin...
230v/1 2" Learn More