Aug 4, 2009 #1 Smacky Mechanical Jun 16, 2009 6 I need one that can handle about 2100 gpm. And it will be submerged, but not in the liquid it will be pumping.
I need one that can handle about 2100 gpm. And it will be submerged, but not in the liquid it will be pumping.
Aug 4, 2009 #2 rickfer Mechanical Jul 24, 2009 15 Usually, (as far as I know) these pumps have the option of adding a foot valve, which is basicly a strainer and a check valve in the suction of the pump, so pumps can be self-priming. Upvote 0 Downvote
Usually, (as far as I know) these pumps have the option of adding a foot valve, which is basicly a strainer and a check valve in the suction of the pump, so pumps can be self-priming.
Aug 4, 2009 #3 A Artisi Mechanical Jun 11, 2003 6,474 Only if it is pre-primed and the foot valve holds prime and the lift doesn't exceed NPSHr. By the way - submerged means below the surface level. Upvote 0 Downvote
Only if it is pre-primed and the foot valve holds prime and the lift doesn't exceed NPSHr. By the way - submerged means below the surface level.
