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
Electric Trash pump 10HP
394J-95
$4,462.50Electric Trash Pump 3" & 10HP motor.
AMT Cast Iron Sewage 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 ...
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Cast Iron Self priming 6000GPH
2821-95
25% Off Special Price $750.66 Regular Price $1,000.88Cast Iron Self priming. This line of AMT Self-priming semi-trash Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-clean...115/230v 1-1/2HP ODP Learn More -
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4 Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump
6210-98
$10,625.00Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump 10HP.
4 Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump. A robust Stainless Steel SS Centrifugal self priming pump designed for a broad range of high capacity applications, including dewatering, waste pits, liquid transfer, ci...
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3 Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump
6202-98
$6,882.88Self-Priming Stainless Steel pump.
3" SS self priming electric motor pump. A robust Stainless Steel SS Centrifugal self priming pump designed for a broad range of high capacity applications, including dewatering, waste pits, liquid transfer, circ...
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82D1-XR550-X Fuel Pump
82D1XR550X
$7,566.00The Gorman-Rupp Shield-A Spark Engine Driven Flammable Liquid Handling pumps - 82D1-XR550-X Fuel Pump
(80 Series) are the safest way to handle a hazardous pumping operation is to use a pump that is designed for the job. That’s why Shield-A-Spar...
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SS Self PrimingPump
429A-98-3ph
$1,367.44Self Priming 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 with nonflamm...
230-460V 3phase 1/2HP TEFC Learn More -
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CI Self Priming Pump 3HP
282E-95
20% Off Special Price $1,042.10 Regular Price $1,302.633HP 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 ...230v/1 3HP TEFC Learn More -
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SS Self Priming Pump 3HP
282E-98
23% Off Special Price $1,865.33 Regular Price $2,422.503HP SS stainless 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 c...230v/1 3HP TEFC Learn More -
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Diesel Hi-Pressure Fire Pump
478Z-95
23% Off Special Price $3,165.32 Regular Price $4,110.81Diesel Engine Driven Hi-Pressure Fire Pump. Self-priming high Pressure pump for lawn sprinkling, Agricultural spraying, fire fighting, pile driving, emergency water supply & pressure boosting. 2 stage, cast iron diffusers & Stainless Steel closed ...
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Self Priming Cast Iron Pump
2SP20C-3P
23% Off Special Price $1,009.57 Regular Price $1,311.132HP Self-priming Cast Iron pump
for circulating liquid transfer and dewatering applications. This line of AMT Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for industrial and commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water...
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