What bilge pump float switch, what battery to wire to

patbalmos

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What bilge pump float switch should I buy? The new electronic one or the old flapper style. My concern is that the new electronic style will run down my battery if my boat sits for an extended period of time. Also which battery should I hook it up to the starting battery or the house battery? I kind of like the idea of leaving it wired hot on auto all the time and using the dash switch as just an override. What do you think.
 

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Re: What bilge pump float switch, what battery to wire to

What bilge pump float switch should I buy? The new electronic one or the old flapper style. My concern is that the new electronic style will run down my battery if my boat sits for an extended period of time. Also which battery should I hook it up to the starting battery or the house battery? I kind of like the idea of leaving it wired hot on auto all the time and using the dash switch as just an override. What do you think.

Ayuh,... Me too,... I also like the tilt'n switch....

Wire it to the biggest, most powerful battery...
 
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