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 Centrifugal Pump
429K-98
25% Off Special Price $1,056.66 Regular Price $1,408.88AMT 316 Stainless Steel Electric Self Priming 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 ...
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AMT Pumps
SS Centrifugal Pump
429L-98
23% Off Special Price $1,145.38 Regular Price $1,487.50AMT 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 liqui...230/460v 1HP Learn More -
AMT Pumps
Stainless steel Pump
3893-98
20% Off Special Price $1,779.05 Regular Price $2,223.81AMT Self-Priming Stainless steel 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 Enc...230/460v 1-1/2HP Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
CI SP pump 15HP
15HLT TEFC
$4,658.00Heavy duty work horse. Sturdy cast iron design with bronze impeller engineered for years of trouble free irrigation service. High head series.15HP 230/460v Learn More -
AMT Pumps
3" CI Self-Prime pump
2875-95
23% Off Special Price $1,893.96 Regular Price $2,459.69AMT self-priming pumps are designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. The Centerline discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connections.Self-cleaning semi-open stainless...
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Finish Thompson Pumps (FTI)
1HP SP10 Kynar Selfprime Pump
SP10V-2-M219
$3,562.701HP SP10 Kynar Selfprime Pump, magnetic
Big on power yet short on energy consumption, the SP Series from Finish Thompson is one of the most versatile—and economical—centrifugal pumps on the market. Backed by an industry best five-year warranty, i...
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AMT Pumps
Stainless Steel self priming Centrifugal
2763-98
23% Off Special Price $1,792.51 Regular Price $2,327.94Stainless Steel 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 ...230/460v 2HP ODP Learn More -
Griswold Pumps
Irrigation Pump
15JMT
$6,342.50Irrigation pump. Designed for applications where moderate amounts of dirt and debris might be in the water. The semi-open cast iron impeller is designed to handle this abrasive material better than an enclosed impeller. This impeller can easily b... -
AMT Pumps
3" Self-Prime Pump
2876-95
15% Off Special Price $2,252.40 Regular Price $2,649.88AMT 7-1/2HP self-priming pump.
Designed for a broad range of high capacity solids handling semi-trash applications. The Centerline discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connections. Heavy...
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AMT Pumps
3" Solids Handling Self-Prime Pump
2874-95
$2,149.44Self priming Solids Handling self-priming pumps are designed for a broad range of high capacity applications. The Center-line discharge is specifically designed to prevent vapor binding and makes for more convenient piping connections.Self-cl...
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