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> *From:* Dennis C. via CnC-List
> *Sent:* Monday, June 13, 2022 4:33:06 AM
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> *Subject:* Stus-List Re: Bilge Pumps
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> Randy,
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> I've never be
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Cc: Dennis C.
Subject: Stus-List Re: Bilge Pumps
Randy,
I've never been fond of automatic bilge pumps. I much prefer a separate pump
and float switch. I recommend the Ultra Safety Systems Junior bilge pump
switch. Pricey but worth it, IMHO.
I replaced several Rule float switch
Randy,
I've never been fond of automatic bilge pumps. I much prefer a separate
pump and float switch. I recommend the Ultra Safety Systems Junior bilge
pump switch. Pricey but worth it, IMHO.
I replaced several Rule float switches before I finally spent the extra $$
for the USS pump. On the o
Whale for me
Joel
On Mon, Jun 13, 2022 at 4:36 AM Randal Stafford via CnC-List <
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> Hey Listers,
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> What are your favorite bilge pumps?
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> I think I’m pretty done with RuleMate 1100s. I’ve had really mixed
> experiences with their reliability.
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> I’m general I’d
ut! Got new Racor 500’s after
> that rout.
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> Bill Coleman
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> Entrada, Erie, PA
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> *From:* Joel Aronson via CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com]
> *Sent:* Wednesday, March 03, 2021 11:47 AM
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Aronson
Subject: Stus-List Re: Bilge pumps
The Ultra switch is designed to not work if covered in oil to prevent oil
discharge. If you have a dirty bilge you do need to clean the switch
periodically.
Joel
On Wed, Mar 3, 2021 at 11:43 AM Bill Coleman via CnC-List
wrote:
I do
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Subject: Stus-List Re: Bilge pumps
I do agree the Ultra Safety Switch is a very good switch, and there is also a
high water alarm function, but bear in mind they are not maintenance free.
After
or use a washable marker and look for the tears...
Dave
On Tue, 2 Mar 2021 at 11:09, Bob Mann via CnC-List
wrote:
> Check all intakes. Sprinkle a powder around aft as water will leave
> traces and allow you to track it. This works best for areas other than the
> shaft.
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> Bob
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> On 03/02/20
The Ultra switch is designed to not work if covered in oil to prevent oil
discharge. If you have a dirty bilge you do need to clean the switch
periodically.
Joel
On Wed, Mar 3, 2021 at 11:43 AM Bill Coleman via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> I do agree the Ultra Safety Switch is a v
I do agree the Ultra Safety Switch is a very good switch, and there is also a
high water alarm function, but bear in mind they are not maintenance free.
After I motored from Annapolis to Erie I discovered the main pump was frozen.
(two other fore and aft pumps working, but in sealed compart
itch is quite robust.
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> Subject: Stus-List Re: Bilge pumps
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> The key to a reliable bilge pump system is the float switch. Install a Ultra
Dennis is the “someone on this list” to whom I recently referred about a
floating switch recommendation. The switch is quite robust.
From: Dennis C. via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2021 1:40 PM
To: Stus-List
Cc: Dennis C.
Subject: Stus-List Re: Bilge pumps
The key to a reliable
The key to a reliable bilge pump system is the float switch. Install a
Ultra Safety Systems bilge switch and sleep with confidence.
https://www.tefgel.com/contain.php?param=pumpswitch_price
IMHO, they're superior to any others. I've replaced a number of Rule float
switches over the last 3 decad
You can also use water-soluble markers to draw a line around and look for where
the line gets dissolved.
Marek
From: Bob Mann via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 11:09 AM
To: Stus-List
Cc: Bob Mann
Subject: Stus-List Re: Bilge pumps
Check all intakes. Sprinkle a powder around aft as
On my boat, the water has to rise about 3/4" to trigger the float and it runs
for a few minutes when it does. That's a considerable amount of water under
there. I'd chase down the leak. How long does the pump run each time? If
it's a short run, the problem may be water in the discharge hose
Maybe the rudder post? I've had that with both my 27 and our 35
On Tue., Mar. 2, 2021, 10:57 a.m. Peter Cowenhoven via CnC-List, <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> It's a mystery so far but I know it's salt and I know it's coming from aft.
>
> The yard said the dripless was fine but I'm thinking t
Check all intakes. Sprinkle a powder around aft as water will leave traces and
allow you to track it. This works best for areas other than the shaft.
Bob
> On 03/02/2021 10:56 AM Peter Cowenhoven via CnC-List
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> It's a mystery so far but I know it's salt and I
It's a mystery so far but I know it's salt and I know it's coming from aft.
The yard said the dripless was fine but I'm thinking that's the culprit.
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: dwight veinot
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Stus-List Re: Bilge pumps
You might have a leak. Possibly the stuffing box. Sounds like too much water
ingress to me.
On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 9:51 AM Peter Cowenhoven via CnC-List
mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
This is all very disturbing as I rel
Every couple hours does seem like a lot. You may want to look into where it’s
coming from.
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To: Stus-List ; cenelson via CnC-List
Cc: Peter Cowenhoven
Subject: Stus-List Re: Bilge pumps
This is all very
You might have a leak. Possibly the stuffing box. Sounds like too much
water ingress to me.
On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 9:51 AM Peter Cowenhoven via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> This is all very disturbing as I rely on a bilge with a float on shore
> power (or not) to keep water down in
This is all very disturbing as I rely on a bilge with a float on shore power
(or not) to keep water down in the bilge all the time. It probably goes off
every couple hours.
Peter Cowenhoven1984 LandfallWestbrook, CT
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On Mon, Mar 1, 2021 at 6:37 PM, cenelson
Agree with the 2 pump philosophy with only one caveat from my almost disastrous
experience many years ago which only involved 1 pump.
I made the mistake of having shore power hooked up and bilge pump powered on
when my float switch failed while at my dock. The bilge pump dutifully ran in
respons
I agree with the two pumps, with the primary a smallish diaphragm, can be above
the waterline, (mine was in the head, under the sink)with a hose and a flat
strainer at the lowest part of the bilge, on an electronic switch.
Then a larger centrifugal pump, maybe you could even run a separate hose
David:
It sounds like your mounting/access issues are boat-specific,
so I can’t offer anything there. However, I agree with your assessment that
the manual electric pump should be the one deepest in the bilge, and the
automatic backstop should be higher up. The idea with th
Q3 No. If both pumps are running simultaneously you probably won't have enough
capacity in the primary hose to handle both.
Bob
> On 02/26/2021 11:42 AM David Knecht via CnC-List
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> Practical Sailor had an article recently about bilge pumps and I have
> three
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