If the inlet isn't on the impeller area then centrifical/centrifugal forces (which don't exist, it's just a way of looking at a lack of centripetal forces (I hate referance frames)) will push the water back the way it comes as much as it pushes it the way it goes. So no net effect. I can't quite tell from the pic but there does seem some overlap of inlet and chamber, am I correct? That should allow it to work, though more overlap is always better, less back forces, that's why pumps have the inlet on the impeller axis. I love your second design, turbulent water right in.
Edward
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Originally posted by Fixittt
Ok, I have dont some research and talked to an engineer. and we have come to the conclusion that this updated render of the original idea will work, if a few minor changes are made. I moved in inlet closer to the impellar, and with an angled hose barb directing the flow colser to the impellor and also, I dont know how to draw it yet in solid works, but the chanber will have to be more of an egg shape. The chamber that the impellar sits in. and after close imspection of a few pumps I have here, that is the case, it gives the fluid a path. Cyntrifical force will do the rest.
Again I am bouncing it off you U guys.
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