Aerator fill pump - install at an angle?

[Timmy!]

I've read where people have issues getting the aerator pumps to prime and had an idea to mount them at an angle. Has anyone tried this and if so, what were the results.
Here is my manifold (pumps haven't been cut down to size yet)
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/timbarnes/Tige/17bcdb15.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/timbarnes/Tige/1bb035a7.jpg

[chpthril]

Two things I learned: If the pumps are laying on their sides, it helps to have the outlets pointing up. This allows air to purge out of the pump body and up into the hose. 2nd, dont have the pumps angled below the manifold. This will trap are in the manifold and prevent the pumps from priming.

[Timmy!]

Ok! Would one of these options work better then? I assume that the pumps have to be below water line or they won't prime, is that accurate?
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/timbarnes/Tige/028c7de9.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/timbarnes/Tige/3d323c64.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b106/timbarnes/Tige/a34fef89.jpg

[chpthril]

Those configurations look better. The lower the pumps are, but not lower then the manifold, the better they prime.

[Timmy!]

cool, I'll see which one I can get to fit the best. Thanks for the help!

One more thing, have you seen anyone run a mushroom on the transom for the pumps? I noticed on my buddy's Epic that he has all 3 pumps run across the transom, each one has it's own pickup with a little mesh strainer on it.

[chpthril]

cool, I'll see which one I can get to fit the best. Thanks for the help!

One more thing, have you seen anyone run a mushroom on the transom for the pumps? I noticed on my buddy's Epic that he has all 3 pumps run across the transom, each one has it's own pickup with a little mesh strainer on it.

Yep, Dogbert did. Works great, just cant fill will on plane. For those ride in dirty water, grates are a good idea. A 3" fits over a 1-1/4" shroom.

[dogbert]

Yep, Dogbert did. Works great, just cant fill will on plane. For those ride in dirty water, grates are a good idea. A 3" fits over a 1-1/4" shroom.

It's not a big deal because by the time you get your act together to ride, their full. I did use the Ballast Puppies, which have no issue with priming. Plus they were reversible. Been running them for 3 years now with no issues. I have a thread out there somewhere.

[lohe]

It's not a big deal because by the time you get your act together to ride, their full. I did use the Ballast Puppies, which have no issue with priming. Plus they were reversible. Been running them for 3 years now with no issues. I have a thread out there somewhere.

Link? I will hopefully be getting a 21V soon :D and would like to see what you did.

[dingleberry]

Link? I will hopefully be getting a 21V soon :D and would like to see what you did.
A search for "dogbert" and "ballast" might give you some suggestions. ;)



like this: http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6979&highlight=dogbert+ballast :p

[dogbert]

A search for "dogbert" and "ballast" might give you some suggestions. ;)



like this: http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6979&highlight=dogbert+ballast :p

I was gonna make him work for it :D

[Wakemaker]

So the 800's will screw directly into PVC fittings while the 1200's are a bit trickier?

[chpthril]

So the 800's will screw directly into PVC fittings while the 1200's are a bit trickier?

yes, the T800 pumps are a more typical 3/4 male straight threads, where as the T1200 is an odd ball 1-1/8" male straight threads. The T1200's will work, you just have to be a bit more creative on mounting them to the manifold.

[espritv8]

I'm currently installing aerator pumps for my ballast, and will use a single intake for two pumps just like you did.

Just wonder what configuration you finally went with and if your setup is working good ?

[Timmy!]

I actually went with a setup where they are side-by-side laying flat (no angles) and it works awesome. I will see if I can find a picture and post it.

[Timmy!]

Here ya go.

[espritv8]

Great thanks for the pic!! You are pointing the camera towards the back of the boat, right? Don't know if the direction of the elbow makes a difference regarding airlock problems?

[Timmy!]

Yes, that was towards the back of the boat. I don't know if it would make a difference or not. The most important part is that the top of the pump is below the waterline or the water will not reach the pump.