Bulge pump

[harmanoff]

So quick question, I have this bulge pump pictured Seaflo I got. I bought the sea flow auto off and manual switch. Pictured as well.
Do I need a switch that that? Or can I fuse the bilge directly to the battery? Trying to eliminate having to cut another hole in my console if possible. Plus I’d have to run the w wires to the console then the ground wire back to the battery for the switch and pump.

 

[JASinIL2006]

Is this your only bilge pump or a backup for another that's already installed.

If it is the primary (or only) bilge pump, I would think you want a manual switch as well as the auto switch. If the auto switch fails, you need a way to activate the pump if your bilge is full of water.

If it's a backup (or secondary) bilge pump, I think the manual switch is of less importance, although it would still be nice to have.

 

[harmanoff]

Is this your only bilge pump or a backup for another that's already installed.

If it is the primary (or only) bilge pump, I would think you want a manual switch as well as the auto switch. If the auto switch fails, you need a way to activate the pump if your bilge is full of water.

If it's a backup (or secondary) bilge pump, I think the manual switch is of less importance, although it would still be nice to have.

Its the only one i have its in a Lowe Olympic 1862 jon boat. I had one before not on a switch, then it failed, bought a new one and put it on a switch and it failed lol so got a better branded one in hopes of not having this issue in the future. Then found the same brand has that switch so got it but wasnt sure. Thanks

 

[flashback]

Says it's fully automatic so I suppose it can be wired without a switch.. anything about it in the instructions?

 

[harmanoff]

Says it's fully automatic so I suppose it can be wired without a switch.. anything about it in the instructions?

Id have to double check the instructions. At work at the moment. The switch came in so i have it just didnt want to cut another square lol but if need be then that will work

 

[airshot]

Just realized the heading to this post...."Bulge Pump" why are we talking about moving water...lol...

 

[harmanoff]

Just realized the heading to this post...."Bulge Pump" why are we talking about moving water...lol...

oh snap! it gives me bulges? maybe?