Pump Automation 1

[EEENGRX]

I have a self primer pump that requires to manually fill up the primer case with prime water to enable it pick up prime and start pumping and avoid damaging the mechanical seal.The pump is used for a sump that i need to automate based on the sump level.i plan to add a foot valve. do you think this will be sufficient to hold prime or it will just reduce the time it takes to prime the pump?what are the various options for shutdown protection or elert to the control room if the pump does not pick up prime for any reason whatsoever? will aan amp monitor at the bucket work? or a solenoid valve on a timer for the priming water which will be activated by the motor starting, per start and close after a set period of time.allauggestions are highly welcome as i want to go with the best possible option as well as less complicated

 

[LittleInch]

Yes , I was able to solve the priming issue and it’s now working fine.. self priming

Great but you still haven't told us how you solved it. We've put time and either into this post and would like to know how it finally got solved. Please.

I,e, what you have done differently or what have you changed?

 

[georgeverghese]

That foot valve is a necessity in this case, but in the long run, it will turn out to be the weak link in this priming setup. If it is stuck / jammed in some intermediate position, the suction line will not prime. Foot valves fail to work as intended due to corrosion and or bio fouling.