Bait Well Configuration

[ElBichoMalo]

I manage multi-million dollar construction projects, but I'm scratching my head thinking about how a bait well should be set up.

Here is what I think is right or common.....high-speed thru hull pick-up --> seacock --> hose --> pump (such as bait sentry) --> hose --> bait well.

I think maybe a strainer should go in there somewhere too?

So here is the question: First of all, correct or comment on my "set-up." Second, what I don't understand is what happens under each condition....when running, water gets forced up the pick-up, is the pump running too? If not, does the water just flow thru the pump? When at rest, the pump runs, water goes into the well. If the pump is not running while at rest, does the water not flow back out of the intake line?

Hep me!