[fdheld34]

Very nice setup....
I purchased a keep alive 20 gallon system (haven't used it yet)...due to the simplicity. I like yours because it is truly recirculating and all portable. Something I should have looked into before making my purchase. I am sure you do not have to worry about clogged pumps from scales etc. due to the fact that pump is outside of tank
Questions
1)Do you have to use any type of primer bulb on the pump to get it started with suction. I have seen some set ups where they use some type of primer bulb inside the tank to obtain prime for pump?????
2)Any check valve used or needed for the pick up line???
3)Only two hoses used??? Intake and exit??
4)What size hose used for intake and exit??
Again, nice clean set up....some other setups I have seen can get down right confusing.
-Fred