External pumps and priming pots

I don't use priming pots on two of my pumps, but do, at least for now on the
third. The idea is to keep leaves and other large debris out of the pump
impellers. I had two frogs take the trip the first year, and had to cut
piping to get one of them out. Since then, I have installed some kind of
screen at all intakes to keep frogs out. The third pump was installed last
year, and part of the plumbing was not activated until this spring. Dang
frog found the pipe before I got the frog stopper installed, and I found him
with his head in the pump.
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RichToyBox
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"Wilmdale" wrote in message
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If I install a pump basket/leaf basket/priming pot (constructed of a 5
gallon bucket, for example), will I still need to purchase 'their'
priming pots/leaf baskets to install on the pump as well? I would think
the first in-line filter should take care of the concerns address by the
fancy priming pots. They look very nice and I am sure work well. The
largest one I see online is over $200.00 US.
Thanks for you input.
W. Dale