pump question

[CJG]

I wanted to set up a pump like in the picture shown, but just wanted to know if it would damage the pump due to sucking the water upwards first. As you can see I have a priming pot set up in front of the pump. Please take a look at the diagram and let me know what you think. Thanks very much

 

[DonW]

Pots work well for starting the initial siphon. You may have an issue if it has a screen and gets plugged.

Don

 

[CJG]

good call. I didn't think of that. Obviously a screen is a must. Do you think that could be the the only downfall. If so, I think I can live with it.

 

[DonW]

Alot depends on where the pumps outlet is going.

Don

 

[CJG]

Its pumping water to the bio tower near by, then after the water trickles, it flows into the sump

 

[DonW]

Its pumping water to the bio tower near by, then after the water trickles, it flows into the sump

If its going up you will be fine. Just dont want it to drain out if the power fails. Remember to keep the filter clean if it has one.

Don

 

[CJG]

Ya I see what your saying. I wanted the suction of the pump to be near the surface so that if the power did cut out, the syphon would break once the water level went down a little bit.