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shower sump Rule float switch
- Cliffm
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shower sump Rule float switch
After getting home, I looked it up on Amazon (same price) and was surprised to see numerous recent postings about this model failing in 3-4 months? this has me thinking of installing it with bullet connectors so I can easily replace in the future.
Since this model has the correct foot print for mounting, and I don't wish to re-do all the plumbing for a newer style shower sump box/pump, I plan to give it a try.
Has anyone else come up with a longer lasting/better model, that fits this mounting foot print?
Looking forward to the feedback,
- Midnightsun
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- Cliffm
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Re: shower sump Rule float switch
Midnightsun wrote:Source of the post All of these units regardless of brand are rather simple bilge pumps. One brand is really no better than the other and all will fail due to poor maintenance. Unfortunately most shower sumps do not see the light of day until something overflows or just stops working. They will last for at least a decade if maintained. Normally the pump fails due to the buildup of shower/sink/soap crap it has to deal with. There is a rather large debris mesh that does little to prevent stuff from entering the pump. Most problematic is hair wrapped around the impeller. Bottom line is if you remove the pump every year (fall layup/winterization) and clean up the impeller and give the large box a cleanup you probably will outlive the pump. That being said it is not a bad idea to keep a spare pump and float switch on board for those WTF moments so yes bullet connectors or any easy to disassemble connector will do the job, I happen to prefer a couple of small wire marrettes.
That's funny! I was going to "wire nut" it first, to check it out, after I ohm it out before installing. I may just leave then on, with some dielectric grease inside? Thanks again, good idea on spare pump/switch to have aboard.
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- Cooler
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( All weather people have to say this on air, near lakes )
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- Midnightsun
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Re: shower sump Rule float switch
Something like this....https://www.waytekwire.com/item/30915/M ... onnector-/
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