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
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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Sprinkler pump electric
379A-95
23% Off Special Price $769.85 Regular Price $999.81AMT Sprinkler Booster pumps, electric, 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 ...
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2" Self Priming CI Pump
276B-95
20% Off Special Price $1,018.30 Regular Price $1,272.882" Self priming Cast iron AMT 2" pumps are designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. TEFC motor for wet environments These pumps feature self-cleaning clog re...115/230v 2HP TEFC 2" Learn More -
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Sprinkler / Booster 2HP
379C-95
23% Off Special Price $891.76 Regular Price $1,158.13Sprinkler/Booster pumps by AMT 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 valve to...
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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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AMT Pump self prime 316SS
3891-98
$2,223.81316SS AMT Pump. Self Priming Stainless steel Centrifugal pump 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 E...
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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
4295-E8
20% Off Special Price $931.54 Regular Price $1,164.42DEF Stainless Self priming pump. Diesel Exhaust Fluid 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 in...115/230v 1/2HP EPDM DEF Stainless Self priming pump 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
429A-98
$1,323.88AMT 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 liquids. ...
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