SELF-PRIMING ADAPTER APPARATUS AND METHOD

摘要

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.