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Bilge pump switch
We have a new float switch in the bilge that pumps out when activated
at a certain level. There is also a switch on the panel. Previously, the switch on the panel supplied power to the bilge pump switch, so that if the panel switch was off the pump would not run, no matter what level the float switch. ie. they were in series. The new float switch has been fitted in parallel to the panel switch. Now, the pump will run when either the panel switch OR the float switch is on. Before, they both had to be on. What is everyone's thoughts about the best format? Series or parallel? It was useful before to be able to switch off the pump when in a marina etc. Now, even if the panel switch is off, the float switch can run the pump and there is no way to turn off. Equally, a parallel arrangement allows the pump to run even if the switch has been turned off, although I cannot see why one would want to run it manually - the float switch should already have kicked in. Hope I've made it clear enough. Thanks Rob Replace 'spam' with 'org' to reply |
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