The maximum vertical lift at sea level with a pump in perfect condition is 33.9 feet. A more realistic lift is 20 - 22 vertical feet. A standard centrifugal pump will not prime itself. A gear pump in good condition will prime itself. But, a gear pump is more easily damaged by debris in the liquid than a centrifugal pump.
Some centrifugal trash pumps are self-priming also. In order for a centrifugal, or self-priming pump to attain its initial prime the casing must first be manually primed or filled with liquid. Afterwards, unless it is run dry or drained, a sufficient amount of liquid should remain in the pump to ensure quick priming the next time it is needed. Another type of self priming trash pump is a diaphragm pump.
A centrifugal pump will pump at a higher volume then a gear pump so it is often primed by a gear pump and then the gear pump is shut off and the centrifugal pump takes over. Another way to prime a centrifugal pump is to pour liquid into the pump chamber (casing) while the pump is turning. If the pump is in good condition the pump will pick up a prime and continue to pump. If it doesn't pick up a prime, look for air leaking into the suction hose, or worn pump rings.
If I was going to do what you plan to do, I would use a gear pump with a mesh screen at the end of the suction hose. This solves the need for priming the pump upon startup. Another possibility is a self-priming centrifugal trash pump, but this pump needs to be in very good condition and will need to be primed the first time it is used.
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