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
Portable Gas Driven Utility Pump
2858-95
23% Off Special Price $436.47 Regular Price $566.85Gas water pump, portable. Gas Utility Pump has Briggs/Stratton engine. Cast iron Utility pump 4800GPH for use in construction, Sprinkler irrigation, fire fighting & general dewatering, & herbicides. 4 HP Briggs & Stratton engine. 3 Qt. gas tank...Briggs & Stratton 525 Learn More -
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Bronze Pump
388J-97
20% Off Special Price $895.05 Regular Price $1,118.81Bronze Self-priming Centrifugal pumps are designed for use with swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. All models are U.L. Listed 1081. All models are fitted with self-cleaning bronze impellers. Units feature pull-from-rear design for easy servici...1-1/2HP 115/230v Learn More -
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Bronze Inline Centrifugal
388k-97
20% Off Special Price $714.00 Regular Price $892.50Bronze Centrifugal pumps are designed for use with swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. All models are U.L. Listed 1081. Features a two speed (3450 / 1725 rpm) motor. All models are fitted with self-cleaning bronze impellers. Units feature pull-f...2HP 230v Learn More -
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Sprinkler Booster 3HP
379L-95
25% Off Special Price $1,002.47 Regular Price $1,336.633HP 3-phase AMT Sprinkler Booster.
Pumps 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 che...
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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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SS Self priming pump AMT
2825-98
23% Off Special Price $1,496.35 Regular Price $1,943.31This 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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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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Sprinkler/Booster 3HP
379D-95
25% Off Special Price $1,002.47 Regular Price $1,336.63AMT Sprinkler/Booster pumps 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 valve to in...
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Sprinkler / Booster 2HP
379C-95
23% Off Special Price $891.76 Regular Price $1,158.13Sprinkler/Booster pumps by AMT 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 valve to...
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SelfPrime Stainless steel
3892-98
20% Off Special Price $1,651.55 Regular Price $2,064.443/4HP AMT Self-Priming Stainless steel Centrifugal pumps are designed for a wide range of applications including chemical processes, Perchlor / Trichlor solvents, waste water treatment and pumping agriculture fertilizers / fumigants. All models...230/460v 3/4HP Learn More
