Bilge pump WITHOUT Float switch

[mistertwister87]

My boat is equipted with a bilge pump, wired to an on/off switch on the console. I do not have a float switch, the previous owner never installed one. I understand the benefits of a float switch, and think (after reading about it on here) I can wire it up. But is it best to put it on a On/OFF/AUTO switch to replace the on/off switch or wire it directly to the battery? What are the benefits of each?


Thank you

 

[Georgesalmon]

Re: Bilge pump WITHOUT Float switch

on/off/auto gives you the choice. If your ever going to leave the boat alone in the water you should wire direct to the battery. Its actually the only thing that I don't run from the Batt switch. I like to shut all electrical off when I'm not at my boat. But I have the bilge pump float switch wired direct to the battery.

 

[Don S]

Re: Bilge pump WITHOUT Float switch

Run it directly to the battery. Then it will work any time, even you have the battery switch turned off

 

[NYBo]

Re: Bilge pump WITHOUT Float switch

I also vote for keeping the current on/off switch and hooking the float switch directly to the battery.

 

[mistertwister87]

Re: Bilge pump WITHOUT Float switch

Thanks guys. This is exactly what I will do.