In article . com,
"Chris" wrote:

I'd like recommendations which brand/type automatic bilge pump to
get: It will need to fit into the bilge of a Newport 27, which I am
guessing is 4" wide and 4-5" high.


We have the smallest Rule in the bilge.

About 6" higher and much further aft (under the cockpit, giving shorter
lines & less "lift") is the biggest one we found. Has never been used in
anger.

The Rule is their "auto" one: if it has power, it'll try to pump for a
few seconds every few minutes -- a real drain so I put a float switch
back in line. If the switch sticks "on", we're still covered for about a
week. I don't really like the Rule, but it's still working and I haven't
had an urge to switch it out.

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Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
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Does 'auto' for the rule mean it switches on and of
every few seconds, regardless if there is water or not?

If that is the case, are there any small bilge pumps
that are truly automatic, i.e. switching on only when
there actually is water?

I don't have a lot of space, about 3.5" wide and 6.5"
deep.

Thanks a lot,

Chris

In article .com,
"Chris" wrote:

Does 'auto' for the rule mean it switches on and of every few
seconds, regardless if there is water or not?

Sometimes. Check the specs, as some simply have enclosed switches.

If that is the case, are there any small bilge pumps that are truly
automatic, i.e. switching on only when there actually is water?

I don't have a lot of space, about 3.5" wide and 6.5" deep.

They exist, but I prefer discrete components.

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Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html
Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/