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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Dredge Pump - Pedestal
316F-99
23% Off Special Price $1,206.74 Regular Price $1,567.19No engine, Pedestal 3/4" keyed shaft for customer mount driver.- High Chromium Stainless Steel Internal Components Resist Wear from Sea Water Mixed with Abrasive Sand
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Thermoplastic pump kit
382A-K9
$366.56AMT Plastic General Purpose pumps Kit. The various models are designed to cover a wide array of applications including Ag, fertilizer, lawn care, dewatering, irrigation, solids handling, etc. All units are portable. Pumps are designed for use w...Pump Kit Learn More -
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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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Portable 3" Solid Handling Pump Diesel
3391-Z5
20% Off Special Price $6,102.15 Regular Price $7,627.69Diesel gas engine solids handling pump. The AMT solids-handling pumps offer an upgraded debris handling capability up to 3/4" solids. Cast-iron construction. Applications include high-volume liquid / water transfer, irrigation, commercial draining...
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Portable 3" Solids Handling Pump Honda GX
3391-V5
25% Off Special Price $2,789.86 Regular Price $3,719.81Electric start gas engine solids handling pump, semi-trash. The AMT solids-handling pumps offer an upgraded debris handling capability up to 3/4" solids. Great combination in high flow, moderate high pressure and some solids handling capability...Honda 8HP Semi-Trash pump Electric Start Learn More -
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Centrifugal Pedestal Pump
2820-98
23% Off Special Price $1,411.26 Regular Price $1,832.81AMT 316SS Self-Priming Centrifugal Pedestal pumps are designed for a wide range of industrial, agricultural and commercial applications. Heavy duty cast iron construction. Pumps are fitted with a self-cleaning, semi-open impeller and are couple...OBSOLETE, call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More -
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Pedestal Pump 316SS
2761-99
23% Off Special Price $1,542.16 Regular Price $2,002.81316SS AMT Self-Priming Centrifugal Pedestal PTO 2" pumps are designed for a wide range of industrial, agricultural and commercial applications. Heavy duty cast iron construction. Pumps are fitted with a self-cleaning, semi-open impeller and are co...
316SS AMT Self-Priming Centrifugal Pedestal pumps are designed for a wide range of industrial, agricultural and commercial applications. 2" 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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Bronze Inline Pump
388H-97
25% Off Special Price $759.42 Regular Price $1,012.56Bronze Centrifugal pumps are designed for use with swimming pools, hot tubs and salt water. All models are U.L. Listed 1081. NOTE: Strainer baskets must be ordered separately. All models are fitted with self-cleaning bronze impellers. Units fe...1HP 115/230v Learn More -
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1-1/2" Pedestal Self Priming pump SS
3899-98
20% Off Special Price $1,569.95 Regular Price $1,962.44Self-Priming SS Centrifugal pumps pedestal mount (NO MOTOR) are designed for a wide range of applications including chemical processes, waste water treatment and pumping agriculture fertilizers / fumigants, biodiesel production. Stainless Steel...2HP Pedestal, NO MOTOR Learn More
