BILGE PUMP

[GABE]

MY BILGE PUMP STOPPED WORKING THIS WEEKEND, I HAVENT LOOKED AT IT MUCH BUT HOW MUCH IS THERE TO THIS THING?? POWER WIRE AND GROUND?? IF WIRING OK THEN SHOULD I GET A NEW ONE? THEY SEEM TO RUN ABOUT 20 BUCKS, IS THERE ANYTHING ON THE PUMP ITSELF I SHOULD BE LOOKING AT?? THANKS IN ADVANCE GUYS....

 

[DJ]

Re: BILGE PUMP

Gabe,<br /><br />Take it out and make sure there is nothing jammed in it. That is not unusual for a new boat. There always seems to be some kind of junk left over in a new hull. <br /><br />Two wires vs. three wires. It depends on whether or not your pump is an automatic or not. If it had a three position switch, it will most likely have three wires.<br /><br />The new ones are easy to install. Most of the makers use the same color coding on the wire. If you buy the same brand, they will be the same.<br /><br />Might I suggest that if it does need a new one, GO BIGGER! This is one area boat makers scrimp. If it has a 500, go to a 750 or 1000, etc.

 

[Pursuit2150]

Re: BILGE PUMP

Some pumps have a slotted cover that can be removed,if thats the case,it may just need a cleaning. As above check for power,etc. no big deal, they are cheapand easy to replace.

 

[Franki]

Re: BILGE PUMP

Depends what type it is..<br /><br />does yours use a float to engage the motor?<br /><br />is the motor spinning and nothing happening?<br /><br />is it blocked or something caught in the diaphram or impeller?<br /><br />could be any of a dozen or more things..<br /><br />get a multimeter and test for power if the above are fine before you go stressing about it..<br /><br /><br />rgds<br /><br />Frank

 

[GABE]

Re: BILGE PUMP

HEY THANKS ALOT , I LL PROB DO IT THIS WEEKEND, IM IN CALIFORNIA AND ITS RAINING TODAY...WHATS UP WITH THAT??????