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Originally Posted by kelleyville
While I hate to ask, how do you prime a centrifigal pump? Checked out that one pump and they had listed accessories, water filter was one of them...so now just how do you prime? Is this something disgusting like sucking on a hose? The water in my swamp is fed by some spring somewhere, and its low now with no rain but still has water but it is not something I would want to drink  |
Check out eBay re. "self-priming pump"
also make sure you read how far above water level each pump can "self-prime". In any case no pump can suck water more than atmospheric pressure against weight of water. ( I forgot, 14'?).
Depending on what kind of water and where they are going/coming you may need check valves to prevent backflow.
If you expect lots of sediment, it will be a good idea to pass thru a retaintion tank first. Otherwise filters wouldn't last a few minutes.
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