Abstract: The invention pertains to softgel capsules that have an iridescent appearance and contain one or more dietary supplements and to their methods of manufacture. The softgel capsule comprises a shell for containing one or more dietary supplements, the shell comprised of a gelatinized gelatin and an iridescent mica-based mineral pigment that imparts an iridescent appearance to the shell; and one or more dietary supplements contained within the shell. Iridescent mica-based pigments are incorporated into a gelatin softgel capsule in a unique formulation.

Abstract: A self-priming pump system including a vacuum priming unit and a liquid pumping unit, the pumping unit having an engine driven centrifugal pump with an intake conduit, the priming unit having a vacuum column with an internal well chamber and a vacuum chamber above the well chamber with an interconnecting gas relief passage, the well chamber having liquid level sensors to detect the water level in the well chamber and activate a vacuum control valve connecting a vacuum pump to the vacuum chamber when the water level in the well chamber falls below a predetermined level, the control valve switching to seal the vacuum chamber and connect the vacuum pump to atmosphere when a predetermined level of water is detected in the well chamber.