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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MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
26553
$2,075.00FM8 pump cast iron. Flomax 8 are self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 1.5 HP1.5HP 115/230v CI Learn More -
MP Pumps
FM 8 w/ Motor
26555
$2,550.00Flomax 8 are Cast Iron self-priming pumps, pipe size 2" NPT. Electric Motor Driven Pump using a Close-Coupled Electric Motor 2 HP 115/230v2HP 115/230v CI Learn More -
AMT Pumps
SS AMT Centrifugal pump
2828-98
20% Off Special Price $1,855.55 Regular Price $2,319.44Stainless Steel SS AMT Self-priming semi-trash Centrifugal pumps are designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. These pumps feature self-cleaning clog resistan...115/230v 2HP ODP 1.5" Learn More -
AMT Pumps
CI Centrifugal
282C-95
23% Off Special Price $795.22 Regular Price $1,032.75This line of AMT Self-priming 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 resistant impeller capab...
115/230v 1HP TEFC Learn More -
AMT Pumps
1.5 Self Priming Electric Pump
282D-95
23% Off Special Price $753.49 Regular Price $978.561.5" Self Priming Electric pump.
AMT Self-priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for Industrial and Commercial applications requiring high volume liquid transfer, waste water drainage and processing. 3/4hp Cast Iron 110v 115v 120v 115/230v electri...
115/230v 3/4HP TEFC Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
Bronze gear pump
N993Q-J46
$2,273.70Pump housings and gears are made of top quality bronze; shafts are from stainless steel 303. Bearings are designed of high performance carbon-graphite material selected for wear resistance and long service life.Gear pumps are positive displac...
1/2HP 115/230v Learn More -
Oberdorfer Pumps
406M Macerator Pump
406MK-04N26
$2,869.10Sewage transfer macerator chopper pump w/rubber impeller. Portable all bronze construction. Includes vacuum switch to help prevent dry running. -
AMT Pumps
CI Centrifugal Self Priming 4,689 GPH
2825-95
23% Off Special Price $694.59 Regular Price $902.06This 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...
115/230v 3/4HP ODP Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Self Priming Centrifugal Pump
15SP15C-1P
25% Off Special Price $927.56 Regular Price $1,236.751.5HP Self Priming Chemical Pump 115v /230v
1.5" Self-priming centrifugal pump for circulating, liquid transfer and dewatering applications. This line of AMT Self-Priming Centrifugal pumps is designed for industrial and commercial applications re...
1.5HP 115/230v Learn More -
AMT Pumps
AMT Self priming pump 2HP
2828-95
25% Off Special Price $837.52 Regular Price $1,116.69IPT 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 handl...115/230v 2HP ODP 1.5" Learn More