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    Default Bilge Pump Switch Placement

    I have a Rule 1200 GPH Bilge pump with a separate Rule Switch that I am installing. Question is how close to the pump can you get.
    The perfect place where it is at the lowest point and a flat surface is about a half an inch from the pump. If I put it anywhere else it will be at an angle and up. I just don't want the switch to interfere with the pump or visa versa,

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    Default Re: Bilge Pump Switch Placement

    Quote Originally Posted by sailsmanship View Post
    I have a Rule 1200 GPH Bilge pump with a separate Rule Switch that I am installing. Question is how close to the pump can you get.
    The perfect place where it is at the lowest point and a flat surface is about a half an inch from the pump. If I put it anywhere else it will be at an angle and up. I just don't want the switch to interfere with the pump or visa versa,
    Ayuh,.... Basically, anywhere so's that the pump don't run outa water, before the switch shuts it Off...
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    Default Re: Bilge Pump Switch Placement

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    Default Re: Bilge Pump Switch Placement

    If one has to be higher, make it the float switch. You'll be fine if you have a few inches of water left over. You just don't want the switch still 'on' and the pump running dry.
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