How I set up my Livewell

[eelman]

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

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From looking at the pics it looks like you have the water coming in at the top, and the overflow is at the top also.
I would suggest re plumbing it with the water coming in, at or near the bottom.

Ya, Someone told me that the pump would have to work to hard to force the water up?? I was thinking what you said myself that was my original way..you think I should go from the bottom? Thanks

[Raider Ronnie]

Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

Ya, Someone told me that the pump would have to work to hard to force the water up?? I was thinking what you said myself that was my original way..you think I should go from the bottom? Thanks

By pumping in from the bottom and the overflow near the top is best because,
-you're changing the water all the time, thus getting oxygen !
-keeping the water temp coldest
-with the overflow at the top, the crap like scales, ect.. will wash out.
- the 90 degree elbow is key also, baits like to swim in a circle.

You didn't mention what pump you have, I would suggest minimum 700gph, the more the better (especially with poggies, i've got a 3400gpr), and a true live well pump, wash down pumps are not meant to run all the time.
Hope this helps.

[eelman]

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

By pumping in from the bottom and the overflow near the top is best because,
-you're changing the water all the time, thus getting oxygen !
-keeping the water temp coldest
-with the overflow at the top, the crap like scales, ect.. will wash out.
- the 90 degree elbow is key also, baits like to swim in a circle.

You didn't mention what pump you have, I would suggest minimum 700gph, the more the better (especially with poggies, i've got a 3400gpr), and a true live well pump, wash down pumps are not meant to run all the time.
Hope this helps.

The fitting has a 90 degree elbow so all set there, I have a Shurflo Pirahna 800gph that I installed and its a dedicated livewell pump. Guess I will put that fitting at the bottom...otherwise it seems good...need to test it again! The overflow does go down hill so hopefully no problems there...Working on it today will post some pics of the progress...Thanks for the tips