True vacuum pumps used for priming offer the greatest speed for priming and best suction lift.
A vacuum pump creates a vacuum in the pump. As the pump is primed, liquid lifts a float which in turn vents the vacuum to the atmosphere. When the pump loses its prime, the float drops and the process starts over. The air handling capabilities of this system demonstrates why the Sykes Univac system is renowned world-wide for the ability to perform nearly any pump job.
What is Univac?
A fully automatic self priming pump
Automatic priming completely with long suction lines
Vacuum system provides powerful priming capabilities
No screens in priming system to clog in tough conditions
For dewatering, sewage, sludges, slurries, and well-point dewatering
Backflush valve allows operator to clean out suction hose with the simple push of a lever
