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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MP Pumps
FM5 Pump w/ 3HP
26301
$2,150.00Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-3 HP -
MP Pumps
FM5 Pump
31244
$2,662.50Flomax 5 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 1.5" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Cast Iron Electric Motor-3 HP3HP 230/1 Learn More -
AMT Pumps
SS AMT Centrifugal pump
2828-98
20% Off Special Price $1,855.55 Regular Price $2,319.44Stainless Steel SS AMT Self-priming semi-trash Centrifugal pumps are designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistan...115/230v 2HP ODP 1.5" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
CI Centrifugal
282C-95
23% Off Special Price $795.22 Regular Price $1,032.75This line of AMT Self-priming Solids Handling 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 capab...
115/230v 1HP TEFC Learn More -
AMT Pumps
1.5 Self Priming Electric Pump
282D-95
23% Off Special Price $753.49 Regular Price $978.561.5" Self Priming Electric pump.
AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. 3/4hp Cast Iron 110v 115v 120v 115/230v electri...
115/230v 3/4HP TEFC Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Cast Iron Self Priming
282F-95
25% Off Special Price $750.66 Regular Price $1,000.88AMT 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 handling up ...
230/460v 3/4HP TEFC Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
406M Macerator Pump
406MK-04N26
$2,869.10Sewage transfer macerator chopper pump w/rubber impeller. Portable all bronze construction. Includes vacuum switch to help prevent dry running. -
AMT Pumps
CI Centrifugal Self Priming 4,689 GPH
2825-95
23% Off Special Price $694.59 Regular Price $902.06This 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...
115/230v 3/4HP ODP Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE11/2EL HYC
58-11E3HYC
$1,035.00Pacer Pump S with HYDRAULIC MOTOR. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools, water trucks or anywhere a large volume of water needs to be removed. Also good for irrigation, fish farms ect. Structural plastic is li...1.5" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
AMT Self priming pump 2HP
2828-95
25% Off Special Price $837.52 Regular Price $1,116.69IPT 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 handl...115/230v 2HP ODP 1.5" Learn More
