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
Stainless Steel self priming Centrifugal
2763-98
23% Off Special Price $1,792.51 Regular Price $2,327.94Stainless 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 ...230/460v 2HP ODP Learn More -
Wayne
1-1/2 HP Lawn Sprinkling Pump
WLS150
$1,211.28Sprinkler pump designed to operate underground sprinkling systems, draw water from well, lake or ponds for lawn watering, pool filling or any other applications where high water volume is needed. 4860gph. All motors are wired 230V. The 3/4, 1 and ...
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AMT Pumps
Gas Engine Dredge Pump
316F-95
25% Off Special Price $1,671.85 Regular Price $2,229.13Dredge PumpGas Engine Driven Dredging Pump is designed for pumping sea water and fresh water containing up to 25% sand, debris and other abrasive particles. This unit can be used for other marine applications including dredging, pile driving,...
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AMT Pumps
AMT Self Priming Centrifugal pump
2761-95
20% Off Special Price $964.75 Regular Price $1,205.94Self-priming AMT IPT 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 handl...115/230v 2HP ODP 7 500 GPH 2" Learn More -
Munro Pumps
Irrigation pump 3hp
MULP300B3
$3,047.00Irrigation pump 3hp.
Munro sprinkler pump. Residential self-priming pump. LP075B Easy service desing. Professional construction. Designed specifically for turf irrigation, this self-priming pump provides outstanding performance to horsepower rati...
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AMT Pumps
Self Priming 316SS Pump
2762-98
20% Off Special Price $1,767.15 Regular Price $2,208.94Self-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 handling up t...1.5HP 115/230v Learn More -
AMT Pumps
2" Gas Powered Diaphragm Pump
69-G633
23% Off Special Price $2,045.31 Regular Price $2,656.25Mud pump. Powered by 4 HP Honda GX 120 Engine. AMT 2" Diaphragm pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. Often referred to as Mud pumps, mudhog or Sludge pumps, diap...
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AMT Pumps
2" Diesel Pump
336Z-96
23% Off Special Price $3,876.93 Regular Price $5,034.982" Mud pump. Powered by 4.8 HP Hatz diesel Engine, Electric Start. AMT 2" Diaphragm pumps features 2-stage, 44 to 1 gear reduction with a large diameter output gear and heavy duty ball bearing construction. Often referred to as Mud pumps, mudho...2" Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 8 Hydraulic Motor
35272
$1,897.50Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Hydraulic Motor Driven Pump using a pedestal Coupled Cast Iron Hydraulic Motor. Hydraulic motor .37cu in displacement.MP Flomax 2" Hydraulic Pump 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...
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