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
Thermoplastic pump 8460GPH Honda
382A-99
20% Off Special Price $778.60 Regular Price $973.25The AMT 382A-99 combines a 5 HP Honda GC160 engine with a lightweight, corrosion-resistant thermoplastic pump body engineered for up to 138 GPM (8,280 GPH) and 88 ft of head. Its 1.8-quart fuel tank supports about 60 minutes of continuous runtime,...
5HP Honda GX160 - OBSOLETE, call or email for alternative assistance. Parts still available. Learn More -
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Portable 3" Solids Handling Pump Honda GX
3391-V5
25% Off Special Price $2,789.86 Regular Price $3,719.81The AMT 3391-V5 runs on an 8 HP Honda GX270 OHV engine with electric start, oil alert and low-oil shutdown, giving about 100 minutes of runtime per 6.4-gallon tank. Its cast iron body and semi-open impeller handle debris up to 3/4" while moving up...
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 $1,832.81Note: this model has been discontinued by AMT; PumpBiz stocks parts and can recommend a current in-production alternative.
AMT 316SS Self-Priming Centrifugal Pedestal pumps are designed for a wide range of industrial, agricultural and commercial ...
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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Solids Handling Pedestal Pump
3160-99
25% Off Special Price $549.05 Regular Price $732.06AMT Self-Priming Solids Handling Pedestal pumps are designed for direct or belt drive. Specific units are available in Cast Aluminum, Cast Iron or Thermoplastic construction material. Easy cleanout design by removing casing bolts, permits removal ...
AMT Self-Priming Solids Handling Pedestal pumps are designed for direct or belt drive. Learn More -
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Solids Handling Pedestal Pump
3161-99
23% Off Special Price $400.48 Regular Price $520.10AMT Self-Priming Solids Handling Pedestal pumps are designed for direct or belt drive. Specific units are available in Cast Aluminum, Cast Iron or Thermoplastic construction material. Easy cleanout design by removing casing bolts, permits removal ...
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AMT Pumps
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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Solids Handling Pedestal Pump 3"
3391-99
23% Off Special Price $1,255.01 Regular Price $1,629.88Solids Handling 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 coupled to a heavy duty cas...
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Trash Pedestal Pump 4"
3993-99
23% Off Special Price $3,639.84 Regular Price $4,727.06Frame Pedestal Trash pump 4"
AMT Self-Priming Solids Handling Pedestal pumps are designed for direct or belt drive.Specific units are available in Cast Aluminum with Cast Iron impeller construction material. Easy cleanout design by removing casin...
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Self Prime bronze pump
3893-97
15% Off Special Price $1,592.21 Regular Price $1,873.19AMT Self-Priming Bronze Centrifugal pumps are designed for a wide range of applications including chemical processes, waste water treatment and pumping agriculture fertilizers/fumigants. All models are equipped with TEFC (Totally Enclosed Fan C...230/460v 1-1/2HP Learn More
