flooded suction ? panworld pump

[saltwaternoobie]

So I purchased a return pump the other day off eBay ! I purchased a pan world 50 px hoping it will be a great pump ! I choose a external pump and now I'm finding they are not self priming which I didn't concern me at first ! However I am reading must have flooded suction to prime !

Considering I drill my sump which I am doing and provided the water is above my bulkhead priming wont be an issue ?is this correct ?

 

[CuzzA]

Yes.

 

[gone fishin]

Correct. I have an external reeflo pump and have never had a problem with it not priming,my sump is drilled as well. Good luck

 

[Member No. 1]

Instead of drilling you can also use a "U" tube over the edge of the sump.
I ran three pan worlds like on a 40gal breeder sump for years with no problem.
If you need more info let me know.

 

[saltwaternoobie]

Thanks for all the input from everyone ! ! I will let you know if I choose to go with a u tube !