Pumps...???

[riptide]

Hey Guys...

Question on the little giant style magnetic drive pumps...

Do these pumps self prime? For example if I were to place one above my sump with a pickline dropped down below water level, would the pump self prime or just cavitate?

 

[astride13]

All I can tell you is that in the instructions they specifically say not self priming.

 

[captivereefs]

You can buy self priming baskets i believe. Other wise you can make the plumbing with a cap that you can unscrew and fill the return line.

 

[riptide]

After a litle more research it appears you can secure an item called a "Priming Pot" which is effectively an airtight bucket with a strainer inside.

 

[fishfreek]

Honestly I think you will get better performance from this pump when its pushing water vs pulliing it. Plus it alevates the chance of it losing prime when power goes out.