BAIT TANK ? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

ZUMAN · 03-05-2012, 09:14 PM

Hey guys I have a couple bait tank ?'s

I think I've decided to do a thru scupper,
To avoid any drag with my ride 135.

1:I think i need a "check valve"to stop the water from flowing out when the pump is off?And if so,where in the line is it attached??

2:Priming,will I always have to prime the pump with this set up.Or is there another valve or something that will eliminate this???

Thanks for any tips or hints......................Ron

thefisher · 03-05-2012, 10:43 PM

I did this method priming bulb is a must depending how low the scupper sits. The check valve is useless because of the priming bulb one way.

Caffeind · 03-05-2012, 10:44 PM

Check out the Share Your Innovations sticky at the top. There are a few good ideas for both of your issues there. Good luck.

jorluivil · 03-05-2012, 11:01 PM

I believe you will only need a check valve if you are using a timer, other than that no need for it because your pump will run continously. The check valave should be placed anywhere after the pump and not before.

MWC359 · 03-06-2012, 06:55 AM

If you do use a check valve I used a check valve from home depot in the sprinkler department it cost $7.00. You can see it on my tank under spare parts bait tank. Works great. I am also going to make mine through the scupper hole. I have a hobie PA and it creates a noticable amount of drag having the pump hang over the side. The other option I was thinking about was to plumb the pump so it runs directly off the stern, securing the hose to the rear handle. Could be a problem clearing it if it got clogged though. Wont know till I try it.....im just sayin

ZUMAN · 03-06-2012, 10:44 AM

Thanks for the replies.
Had to google"primer bulb"

But I think I got it!!!!!

03-05-2012, 09:14 PM	#1
ZUMAN Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calabasas Posts: 79	BAIT TANK ? Hey guys I have a couple bait tank ?'s I think I've decided to do a thru scupper, To avoid any drag with my ride 135. 1:I think i need a "check valve"to stop the water from flowing out when the pump is off?And if so,where in the line is it attached?? 2:Priming,will I always have to prime the pump with this set up.Or is there another valve or something that will eliminate this??? Thanks for any tips or hints......................Ron

03-05-2012, 11:01 PM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I believe you will only need a check valve if you are using a timer, other than that no need for it because your pump will run continously. The check valave should be placed anywhere after the pump and not before. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

03-05-2012, 10:43 PM	#2
thefisher Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 36	I did this method priming bulb is a must depending how low the scupper sits. The check valve is useless because of the priming bulb one way.

03-05-2012, 10:44 PM	#3
Caffeind Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: OC Posts: 146	Check out the Share Your Innovations sticky at the top. There are a few good ideas for both of your issues there. Good luck.

03-06-2012, 06:55 AM	#5
MWC359 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Corona Ca. Posts: 58	If you do use a check valve I used a check valve from home depot in the sprinkler department it cost $7.00. You can see it on my tank under spare parts bait tank. Works great. I am also going to make mine through the scupper hole. I have a hobie PA and it creates a noticable amount of drag having the pump hang over the side. The other option I was thinking about was to plumb the pump so it runs directly off the stern, securing the hose to the rear handle. Could be a problem clearing it if it got clogged though. Wont know till I try it.....im just sayin

03-06-2012, 10:44 AM	#6
ZUMAN Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Calabasas Posts: 79	Thanks for the replies. Had to google"primer bulb" But I think I got it!!!!!