Hi Derek

I believe we have the Model 101 series switch mated to a PAR 36680-2000 
diaphragm pump.    The switch we have can be seen at this link 
https://waterwitchinc.com/bilge-switches/

I cannot remember where I purchased it but I see that Water Witch sells on-line.

One of the great things about this switch compared to a float switch is the 
ease of mounting.  I zip tied it to a keel bolt and was done in less than 5 
minutes.  Now that I think about it am wondering if that may eventually cause 
problems with wiring and metal touching the keel bolt though …

The diaphragm pump is located in the galley under the sink and allows the 
pickup to be less than 1cm from the bottom of bilge.  With the water witch 
switch located low in bilge also and the fact that the switch runs for a few 
seconds after water level below its contact area the bilge is pretty dry.

The main downside of the diaphragm pump is the flow rate which is much less 
than other types of bilge pumps.

I think all of this was discussed a few years ago on this list.  That is where 
I found out about this switch.

Mike
Persistence
Halifax, NS

From: Tortuga [mailto:tortugas...@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2018 2:35 PM
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com; Hoyt, Mike
Subject: Re: recommendations for a small bilge pump

Hi Mike
Can you elaborate on which Witch you have? I haven't heard of them before but 
they sound super. The web site shows Stright MacKay as a dealer, but I can't 
find one in the new catalog.

Also will you name your pump? Thanks

Derek Kennedy
 C&C30mk1 #553 "Tortuga"
Ballantyne's Cove, NS

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