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
3" Diesel Trash Pump
3942-D6
23% Off Special Price $3,913.91 Regular Price $5,083.00Diesel Trash Pump. The AMT line of Engine Driven Trash pumps is designed for applications which require high flow efficiency and solids handling capability. Pumps are constructed of heavy duty sand cast components featuring removable/replaceabl...Yanmar Diesel Learn More -
General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 14.4hp Hollow Shaft
EZ4035G34
$1,286.15EZ 44 G Triplex Plunger Pump with Hollow Shaft, Flanged for Direct Couple to Gasoline Engines (SAE J609B) - Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty. Flanged for mounting on up to 13 horsepower engines. Max. Inlet Vacuum: Flooded... -
AMT Pumps
316SS Self Priming Pump
276C-98
20% Off Special Price $2,084.20 Regular Price $2,605.25316 Stainless Steel pump. 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 impelle...3HP 230/460v Learn More -
Stenner
Dual Head Adjustable mechanical feed rate 100GPD
100DM5
$735.00G.H. Stenner & Company offers a complete line of highly reliable peristalic chemical feeders. Use for grease trap enzymes, algaecide, biocide, biocidal, antimicrobial, chlorination - chlorine sanitizers and disinfectants injection, cooling to...5-100GPD Learn More -
Pacer Pumps
SE11/2EL HYC
58-11E3HYC
$1,035.00Pacer Pump S with HYDRAULIC MOTOR. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools, water trucks or anywhere a large volume of water needs to be removed. Also good for irrigation, fish farms ect. Structural plastic is li...1.5" Learn More -
General Pump
EZ 44 3plex 16.5hp Hollow Shaft
EZ4040G34
$1,409.04EZ 44 G Triplex Plunger Pump with Hollow Shaft, Flanged for Direct Couple to Gasoline Engines (SAE J609B) - Forged brass manifold with an exclusive lifetime warranty. Flanged for mounting on up to 13 horsepower engines. Max. Inlet Vacuum: Flooded... -
Pacer Pumps
SE2UL-E950
58-12U4 E950
$716.45Pacer Pump Self-Priming, salt brine. Centrifugal Horizontal Mechanical Sealed Pump (Self-Priming) Pacer series with gasoline engine. Great pump for removing water from basements, ditches, swimming pools or anywhere a large volume of water needs to...
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AMT Pumps
6" Honda Trash Pump Skid mount
5586-H6
15% Off Special Price $18,394.85 Regular Price $21,641.00Honda powered 6" trash pump, skid mounted. 60,000GPH AMT 6" engine driven pump is designed for applications requiring high volume flow and solid/debris handling capabilities. Pump is constructed of heavy duty sand cast aluminum with cast iron and ...
24 HP Honda V-Twin OHV electric start Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self Priming 3HP Electric pump
276A-95
23% Off Special Price $1,095.47 Regular Price $1,422.69Self Priming 3HP Electric pump. This line of AMT solids handling pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog res...230v/1 3HP TEFC Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze gear pump Pedestal
N3000RS15
$1,357.20Bronze rotary gear pump with relief valve. Pedestal mounted bronze gear pump.See performance chart for HP required VS. motor RPM and pump performance.
