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What bilge pump is this?
- CptBacardi
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What bilge pump is this?
- CptBacardi
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Re: What bilge pump is this?
- CptBacardi
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Re: What bilge pump is this?
Best replacement I can find is a Rule 1500. Can I add a float switch to those so it can operate with my 3 way helm switch (auto, off, on)? Any other suggestions?
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Re: What bilge pump is this?
That is an old RULE bilge pump. You might have some debris or some gunk stuck on the impeller, which is supposed to trip the breaker or blow the fuse (the "locked rotor" situation). I'd pull it out and inspect/clean. If you can't get it running, then time to replace. I would also test the float switch while the pump is out. Any chance for an intermittent switch and I'd replace it with a known good one.
I wouldn't just replace the pump... those old ones were probably built better than what's on the market nowadays. However, if you can't get it to run reliably, then I'd replace it.
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Re: What bilge pump is this?
The bottom plate for the pump is bolted to the bracket. The pump does snap off that plate so you can get to the screws. I didn't realize that until I took the whole bracket out with the pump the first time I worked on them.
Yes, you could put in a new pump with a new float switch and wire so that you have auto and manual at the helm.
BTW... you switch should not be "auto/manual/off".. it should only be "auto/manual" There shouldn't be a way to inadvertently leave your bilge pumps in the "OFF" mode!! You could always kill the breakers if you need to stop power though.
- CptBacardi
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Re: What bilge pump is this?
- CptBacardi
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Re: What bilge pump is this?
- km1125
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Re: What bilge pump is this?
- CptBacardi
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Re: What bilge pump is this?
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Re: What bilge pump is this?
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