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
Irrigation pump
379B-95
20% Off Special Price $893.35 Regular Price $1,116.691.5HP Irrigation pump feature Investment Cast 316 SS closed impellers for high efficiency and resistance against erosion caused by abrasive particles. All irrigation pump models self-prime to 20 feet. Single stage irrigation pump models feature a ...
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Series 80 pump pak
26038
$1,450.00Series 80 End Suction Centrifugal Pump. 1.5" NPT suction and 1.25" NPT vertical or horizontal discharge. Pump kit NO motor. For 145TC -
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High Head Pump & Motor HHLF
36438
$5,675.00High head self priming centrifugal pump, close coupled to an electric motor.
- 1 1/2 x 1 1/2" HIGH HEAD
- FLOWS - TO 140 GPM
- PRESSURES - TO 190 TDH
- CAST IRON CONSTRUCTION
- DRIVE SLEEVE - 304 STAINLESS STEEL
- Close Coupled Motor
- SEALS - STANDARD...
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SS Centrifugal 3/4HP pump
282D-98
23% Off Special Price $1,562.62 Regular Price $2,029.38This line of AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage, glycol production and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resista...115/230v 3/4HP TEFC Learn More -
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Self prime SS pump
3890-98
23% Off Special Price $1,542.99 Regular Price $2,003.88Chemical Self-Priming stainless steel Centrifugal pump
Designed for a wide range of applications including chemical processes, waste water treatment and pumping agriculture fertilizers fumigants. Chemical pumps for Biodiesel production B100, TFE ...
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Stainless steel Pump
3893-98
20% Off Special Price $1,779.05 Regular Price $2,223.81AMT Self-Priming Stainless steel centrifugal pumps are designed for a wide range of applications including chemical processes, waste water treatment and pumping agriculture fertilizers / fumigants. All models are equipped with TEFC (Totally Enc...230/460v 1-1/2HP Learn More -
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Sprinkler Booster 1HP
379F-95
$1,028.501HP 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 check...
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Sprinkler Booster Pump 1.5HP
379J-95
$1,116.69AMT 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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Self Priming Pump Bronze
3894-97
23% Off Special Price $1,492.26 Regular Price $1,938.00AMT Self-Priming Bronze Centrifugal pumps are designed for a wide range of applications including chemical processes, waste water treatment and pumping agriculture fertilizers/fumigants. All models are equipped with TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan C...230/460v 2HP Learn More -
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FM5 Pump w/ 2HP Motor
26300
$2,312.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-2 HP2HP 230/460v Learn More