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Came across a great article that is worth the read I think..
http://www.yachtsurvey.com/bilge_pumps.htm
It goes over bilge placement, recommended volume of flow for length of vessel...ect.
In regards to personal experience, has anyone had problems with a certain make of bilge pump that one should stay away from?
I like the Attwood Heavy-Duty series of pumps. Someone mentioned the need for a high volume 1500GPH pump onboard, which I thought was overkill, but after reading the article, the author recommends a total volume of 3-3500GPH flow on a boat 21-26' long. Surprised me, but nevertheless I start looking into high flow pumps, and want to make sure I make the right purchase.
Attwood also made what I thought was a great product. Its a bilge alarm switch that you install in an area of your bilge that normally should be dry. Should the switch get wet the alarm sounds and you know its time to kick on the big pump.
Any thoughts you brains may have are appreciated!
-FB-
http://www.yachtsurvey.com/bilge_pumps.htm
It goes over bilge placement, recommended volume of flow for length of vessel...ect.
In regards to personal experience, has anyone had problems with a certain make of bilge pump that one should stay away from?
I like the Attwood Heavy-Duty series of pumps. Someone mentioned the need for a high volume 1500GPH pump onboard, which I thought was overkill, but after reading the article, the author recommends a total volume of 3-3500GPH flow on a boat 21-26' long. Surprised me, but nevertheless I start looking into high flow pumps, and want to make sure I make the right purchase.
Attwood also made what I thought was a great product. Its a bilge alarm switch that you install in an area of your bilge that normally should be dry. Should the switch get wet the alarm sounds and you know its time to kick on the big pump.
Any thoughts you brains may have are appreciated!
-FB-