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
Self-Priming 1" Electric Pump
2851-95
20% Off Special Price $578.85 Regular Price $723.56Self-priming 1" Cast Iron electric pumps
designed for circulating, boosting, washdown, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. The centerline discharge feature is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for convenient piping...
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Self-Priming Water Pump
2851-96
25% Off Special Price $543.47 Regular Price $724.63Water Pump. The AMT Self-priming Aluminum Centrifugal utility pumps are designed for circulating, boosting, washdown, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. Use for emergency water supply, storm drains, pool / spa drainage and select chemica...
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Honda 1 inch Gas Water Pump
4382-96
20% Off Special Price $473.45 Regular Price $591.81Portable water pump has Honda 2.5HP 4-Cycle engine GXH50. Cast Aluminum Utility pump 3600GPH for use in construction, irrigation, fire fighting, wash down, general dewatering, & herbicides. Includes built in check valve for quick re-prime start...Portable water pump with Honda engine - Made in USA Learn More -
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Self Priming Electric Utility pump
4292-96
23% Off Special Price $471.24 Regular Price $612.00AMT Self-priming Utility pumps are reliable, cost effective, low maintenance and many are readily available "Off-the-Shelf" for fast, same day shipment.Alum. Model 4292-96 is designed to be portable and handle many water transfer services includin...
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Self priming Centrifugal Pump SS
4294-98
$1,199.56Self priming Centrifugal Pump SS. 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE) and are recommended fo...115/230v 1/3HP Learn More -
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Self priming Centrifugal Pump SS
4298-98
20% Off Special Price $1,104.15 Regular Price $1,380.19AMT Self priming Centrifugal Pump SS. 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE) and are recommended ...115/230v 1-1/2HP Learn More -
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SS Centrifugal Pump
429F-98
23% Off Special Price $673.16 Regular Price $874.23OBSOLETE, use 429K-98 AMT 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE) and are recommended for use ...230/460v 1/2HP Learn More -
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SS Centrifugal Pump
429G-98
23% Off Special Price $694.93 Regular Price $902.51AMT 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE) and are recommended for use with nonflammable liqui...230/460v 3/4HP - OBSOLETE, call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More -
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SS Centrifugal Pump
429H-98
20% Off Special Price $761.09 Regular Price $951.36AMT 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE) and are recommended for use with nonflammable liqui...230/460v 1HP Learn More -
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Stainless self prime pump
4296-98
25% Off Special Price $966.61 Regular Price $1,288.81Electric Stainless Steel Self Priming chemical Pump. 1"
AMT 316 SS Transfer pumps are designed to handle liquids and chemicals with specific gravities to 1.6. The pumps are particularly well suited to applications involving perchloroethylene (PCE...
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