Bait tank primer bulb? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GregAndrew · 01-02-2013, 01:20 PM

12V is not going to help you with an impeller driven pump. There are problems with the elbow method also. You cannot strain the water coming in much at all without reducing the water flow enough to make it not work. So if you use that method, make sure your pump is accessible for cleaning in an emergency. Primer bulb cuts down on the flow except, in the case that James (luckypig) pointed out, where you temp attach it inside the tank until water flows.

bus kid · 01-02-2013, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

12V is not going to help you with an impeller driven pump. There are problems with the elbow method also. You cannot strain the water coming in much at all without reducing the water flow enough to make it not work. So if you use that method, make sure your pump is accessible for cleaning in an emergency. Primer bulb cuts down on the flow except, in the case that James (luckypig) pointed out, where you temp attach it inside the tank until water flows.

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CheapPelican · 01-02-2013, 07:56 PM

Guess I'll stop trying to re-invent the wheel

RGB · 01-02-2013, 09:19 PM

I'm doing a pretty similar setup right now and my plan is to use a one way check valve mounted on the pump inlet. This setup will still require priming which can easily be done by opening the pump housing and pouring a little water in. In my case, i'll be mounting the aerator head low on the tank so i'll also be able to partially fill the tank and it will self prime. I got some inspiration from here:http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...+bucket&page=2

01-02-2013, 09:19 PM	#4
RGB Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El Cajon Posts: 45	I'm doing a pretty similar setup right now and my plan is to use a one way check valve mounted on the pump inlet. This setup will still require priming which can easily be done by opening the pump housing and pouring a little water in. In my case, i'll be mounting the aerator head low on the tank so i'll also be able to partially fill the tank and it will self prime. I got some inspiration from here:http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...+bucket&page=2 __________________ -Ron Last edited by RGB; 01-02-2013 at 09:25 PM.

01-02-2013, 01:20 PM	#1
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	12V is not going to help you with an impeller driven pump. There are problems with the elbow method also. You cannot strain the water coming in much at all without reducing the water flow enough to make it not work. So if you use that method, make sure your pump is accessible for cleaning in an emergency. Primer bulb cuts down on the flow except, in the case that James (luckypig) pointed out, where you temp attach it inside the tank until water flows.

01-02-2013, 07:56 PM	#3
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	Guess I'll stop trying to re-invent the wheel