[Public-List] Bilge pumps

[jay at saildriver.com]

I have had several submersibles fail. Some I had installed, and some were professionally installed. Practical Sailor suggests that 1 to 2 years is the expected life span of a submersible.
 
Recently I have installed a diaphragm pump, which is mounted above the bilge so that neither the pump or electrical connections are under water. The switch is a solid state electronic "smart" switch. So far, it has worked well. Time will tell about it's longevity.

Jay Davenport 
Revolution, A30 #526

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--- On Wed, 7/7/10, Lawrence Morris <morris.lc at verizon.net> wrote:


From: Lawrence Morris <morris.lc at verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Bilge pumps
To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 9:38 AM


Fresh water boat

Larry Morris
Bosun Yacht Systems

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On Jul 7, 2010, at 8:10, mahseer at kos.net wrote:

> Sorry C.B. I don't agree totally,  I installed my pump when I purchased my
> boat in 1996 and still use it today.  I have had no problems at all with
> the operation or reliability.
> 
> john Boor
> MAHSEER #380
> 
> 
>> Don't waste your time
>> Many of the bilge pumps fail every year or two - after 2 or 3
>> replacements you will find that you are getting tired of putting a new
>> pump in. The simple fact is that the boat is pretty water tight and auto
>> bilges create more problems than they solve.
>> 
>> Check that the whale manual pump you have works and just be sure to
>> visit the boat from time to time.
>> 
>> C.B. Currier
>> Infinity #57
>> Daybreak #458
>> 
>> 
>> On Tue, 2010-07-06 at 15:31 -0400, darcyhaldeman at cs.com wrote:
>>> As the new owner of Alberg 30 #152 we were wondering the best way to
>>> install an automatic bilge pump.
>>> 
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