external blige pump switch or built in?

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I'm looking into getting a bilge pump, automatic, for renting a slip and not having to worry about heavy rains sinking my boat if I haven't been to the marina in a week or more. It's a small 14 ft. fiberglass v-hull. I've been on E-bay studying the various offerings, and have found that there are internal switch or seperate external switch types. Is there a preference, and why? Thanx

 

[tpenfield]

Re: external blige pump switch or built in?

External float switch . . .

some of the internal pumps do their automatic thing by cycling every couple of minutes or so . . . battery usage could become an issue. There are a few threads that have gone into this issue a bit.

 

[shurt]

Re: external blige pump switch or built in?

FOR WHAT IT'S WORTH !

Like yourself, I have invested many hours investigating this same situation. I've researched issue and my conclusion is to go with a Johnson Pump with External switch. I will also be upgrading from a 500 gph pump to an 800 gph pump on my 18 FT. aluminum deep V fishing boat(500gph may be fine for 14 footer). I've read negative reviews on all brands and types out there, so I understand how this could become a confusing decision.