Originally posted by ga pond rookie:
but was asking how to get such a siphon working due to my own lack of knowledge is "starting" it.
Here's how I start my siphon:
Both ends of the siphon must be under water. If not, you can dig a small pit on the downstream side and fill it with water. Tee into the 4" (or 6") siphon near the highest point with any size pipe or rigid hose. I used 1", but even 1/2" is fine. Use a small pump of any kind to attach to the small pipe. I use a cheap hand bilge pump. Simply pump until all the air is gone from the siphon, and it will take off by itself. If your pump has an effective check valve, the siphon will stay running. If not, you will have to put a cutoff valve into the small pipe.
