Tom-Auto bilge

Post by **Tom Keels** » May 2nd, 2002, 7:35 am

Correct. The console switch is only for manually turning it on. The float switch is suppossed to be hot all the time and only comes on when the water in the bildge gets to a high enough level.

So you have been leaving that switch on all the time? If so its a wonder your haven't drained you batteries.

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Post by **Tom Keels** » May 2nd, 2002, 9:01 am

Just be sure to check the float switch before you go out. I think ours burned out after about 10 months.

Post by **JimR** » May 13th, 2002, 12:15 pm

At least every other trip, I intentionally put water in the bilge to make sure the pump comes on automatically and actually pumps.

dewyafish · Post by **dewyafish** » May 13th, 2002, 7:01 pm

Just raise the float with your finger or a screwdriver.
Thats the way we tested floodin alarms aboard us Navy vessels. It is an acceptable test and not near as much trouble as floooding the bilge.
JMHO

Post by **JimR** » May 14th, 2002, 11:36 am

Dewya : I agree its easier, but I like to run fresh water through everything I can. New boat and I'm trying to make it last a 100 years