Not yet, but I have been thinking about it and acquiring parts. My
general idea is a very small capacity setup that can empty the dinghy
over time while I'm away to save me from doing it manually upon arrival.
A fishtank sized pump with 1/4 inch tubing would probably do what I'm
after. I would like to find a small SILENT pump that can run dry without
harm. I would not bother with a battery or a float switch. It would just
run for a few hours each day when the sun was up regardless if there was
anything to pump or not. I found a semiflexible 5 watt panel that fits
perfectly as a seat cover. The only pump I tried so far was too noisy
and not durable. I'm thinking I may find something that is used in
medical equipment.
Bill Bina
On 4/6/2016 1:37 PM, David via CnC-List wrote:
OK the solar panel discussion has got me going...
I am thinking of putting a auto bilge pump, motorcycle battery and
solar panel charge in my RIB.
Anyone try it?
David F. Risch
1981 40-2
(401) 419-4650 (cell)
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