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bilge pump maintenance
On Aug 23, 10:20 am, "Capt. JG" wrote:
"Joe" wrote in message oups.com... On Aug 23, 12:21 am, Ringmaster wrote: My boat only has a manual bilge pump. What's really a waste is an electric bilge pump. They just pump until the battery goes dead and then the boat sinks. Ever hear of a float switch ? I have electric, manual and gasoline. Joe Well, float switches do jam open (or closed) occasionally, but I have a manual and electric (2). I'd rather have a dead battery than a sunk boat. -- "j" ganz You are correct Jon, but it's rare if you keep things clean and neat. Remember that's what an Amp meter and a voltage meter is for. I watch for cycles and make sure I do not have a steady pump running. My AC drips into a sump box, with the shower, so I always look at the amp meter to make sure the float switches are all working right. Joe |
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"Joe" wrote in message
ups.com... On Aug 23, 10:20 am, "Capt. JG" wrote: "Joe" wrote in message oups.com... On Aug 23, 12:21 am, Ringmaster wrote: My boat only has a manual bilge pump. What's really a waste is an electric bilge pump. They just pump until the battery goes dead and then the boat sinks. Ever hear of a float switch ? I have electric, manual and gasoline. Joe Well, float switches do jam open (or closed) occasionally, but I have a manual and electric (2). I'd rather have a dead battery than a sunk boat. -- "j" ganz You are correct Jon, but it's rare if you keep things clean and neat. Remember that's what an Amp meter and a voltage meter is for. I watch for cycles and make sure I do not have a steady pump running. My AC drips into a sump box, with the shower, so I always look at the amp meter to make sure the float switches are all working right. Joe I agree with that also. I keep the sole clean, and I'm always testing the float switch or cleaning it. I was fortunate that even when I had an electrical problem and nearly dead batteries, the electric bilge seemed to be the last man standing. -- "j" ganz @@ www.sailnow.com |
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"Capt. JG" wrote in message ... ...seemed to be the last man standing. Must you include a gay reference in every post? Wilbur Hubbard |
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