Bait tank primer bulb?

[CheapPelican]

Originally Posted by bus kid

You don't need a primer bulb put a 90 deg elbow pointing forward, a little forward momentum will do the trick.

Similar to the hobie livewells pickup, thought about it. The pump would be 1-1/2 to 2" higher than the hobie set up, and i figured it would need some extra help to get started. I guess I could experiment by wedging a couple 2x4s under the livewell.

Do you think running the pump off of 12v would give the pump extra oomph to pull the water uphill?