Self-priming adapter apparatus and method
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Apr 17, 2008
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Aug 30, 2007
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Aug 30, 2006
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Some embodiments of the invention provide a self-priming adapter system including a pump inlet receiving liquid mixed with air, a pump coupled to the pump inlet, and a self-priming adapter coupled to the pump. The self-priming adapter includes a separation chamber. The separation chamber includes one or more baffles to substantially separate the air from the liquid. The self-priming adapter system also includes a recirculation line coupled to the self-priming adapter to return the liquid to the pump inlet. Some embodiments of the invention provide a self-priming adapter for use with existing pumps of any type. Some embodiments of the invention provide a method of self-priming a pump using a self-priming adapter.
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