Hello Ron
It sounds like every boat is different so far.
I've got two pumps, one inside and one in the cockpit. They are plumbed
separately, so two pickups in the bilge and two through-hulls.
The only thing about your setup that might worry me is that a failure in
one pump might defeat the use of the other - the water could leak back
through. But would it worry me enough that I'd install another
through-hull fitting? Depends where I'm going with the boat.
To your question, air doesn't suck in from the other pump when not in
use because the pump will act like a one way valve.
If I were you I would verify what is going on in the bilge though, I
would hope there are two intakes.
regards,
Graham Collins
Secret Plans
C&C 35-3
Ronald Casciato wrote:
Watching the thread on bilge pumps, I have a related question.
My '77 38MKII has two Whale Gusher manual pumps; one mounted next to
the galley foot pump and one mounted in the side of the port cockpit
coaming between the seat and the rear corner seat.
There is only one exit for both pumps????? It used to be hooked up
when i bought the boat in 1977, however, after several interior
changes and a re-powering project with a saildrive unit 5 years ago,
the original hoses don't make sense.
Do both pumps actually pull on one suction hose from the bilge? Why
doesn't air suck in from the other pump when not in use?
Does anyone else have this arrangement and can you give me a simple
description of how the plumbing goes for these two pumps. There is a
"y" fitting along side the motor???which seems to run to the thru-
hull fitting.
Sorry if this sounds confusing, but I"m confused now as well.
Thanks, Ron Casciato
Impromptu
C&C 38MKIIC '77
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