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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Self-Priming Centrifugal Pump
2853-95
23% Off Special Price $593.96 Regular Price $771.383/4HP AMT Self-priming Cast Iron Centrifugal pumps
Cast Iron Pump designed for circulating, boosting, washdown, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. The centerline discharge feature is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and ma...
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Two Stage Sprinkler Booster 2HP
4785-95
$1,285.633 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 val...
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Stainless Self Priming Pump
2821-98
25% Off Special Price $1,551.52 Regular Price $2,068.69Stainless self priming electric pump. This 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-cl...115/230v 1-1/2HP ODP Learn More -
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Portable Gas Driven Pump
2858-V5
20% Off Special Price $504.90 Regular Price $631.13Gas pump with FKM fitted seals for suitable chemical use, portable. Gas Utility Pump has Briggs/Stratton engine. Cast iron Utility pump 4800GPH for use in construction, fire fighting & general dewatering, & herbicides. 4 HP Briggs & Stratton e...Briggs FKM Fitted Gas sprinkler pump 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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Portable Gas Driven AG Utility Pump
4222-V5
23% Off Special Price $670.86 Regular Price $871.25Portable Gas AG utility pump
4222-V5 has a Briggs Stratton engine. Obsolete due to engine brand. Cast iron Utility pump 9600GPH for use in AG, construction, irrigation, fire fighting & general dewatering, herbicides. FKM fitted for Ag chemicals, ...
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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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Agricultural Portable Gas Driven Pump
4225-V5
$1,057.19Agricultural 2" Dewatering pump has FKM seals and Honda OHC engine. Cast iron pump 9600GPH for use in AG alachlor herbicides, construction, irrigation, fire fighting & general dewatering, spraying herbicides. 5 HP Honda GC160. 1.8 Qt. gas tank wil...
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