[Public-List] Automatic bilge pumps

[C.B. Currier]

Don't waste your time. Caulk all of the holes in the deck instead ( which
you should do anyway & don't forget the chain plates) then make sure
your whale pump is operating properly. You should then have few problems
with leaks and needing a pump.

Reasons why the electric pumps
are junk:
a. The electric connections eventually fail - 1-3 years
timeframe
b. Drain the battery
c. don't rely on them maintaining
or the switch working all the time, they don't ( the float switch
sticks)
d. you should visit your boat regularly anyway (if you don't
you may have to deal with bird mess, vandals & other issues even if
you have marina security etc)

I put one in & replaced it 2x
so 3 in Infinity & it was such a headache that I went back to the
whale with no problems what-so-ever.
-- 
C.B. Currier
cbcurrier at spinrx.com
H:410-990-9855
Cell:443-254-4037


John Flanders wrote:
> I want to instal an automatic bilge
pump this spring. My Alberg 30 in
> a model with a liner. I would
appreciate suggestions as to type,
> location and installation of
an automatic pump, with notes on best
> practices and pitfalls to
avoid. Photographs would be appreciated if
> available.
>
Thanks,
> John,
> A30 # 624
> Toronto.
>
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