tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354701960717294573.post1271984311329279166..comments2022-03-26T23:22:58.491-04:00Comments on SV Pilgrim: Installing Electric Bilge Pumps - Bilge Modifications Part 2Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18190539009976527752noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354701960717294573.post-84177018109658113592014-09-24T14:10:12.626-04:002014-09-24T14:10:12.626-04:00Bob,
Thanks for the warning about standard bilg...Bob, <br /><br />Thanks for the warning about standard bilge pump float switches. The specs I found on the 3700GPH pump state it draws 15.5 amps. The Ultimate Safety Systems switches I am so fond of are rated for 15 amps - bummer. I did find a Aqualalarm Heavy Duty Pump Switch that is rated for a max of 20A ($39.99 @ Defender). <br /><br />Fortunately on Pilgrim, I am able to make the wire Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18190539009976527752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1354701960717294573.post-55833202325958725592014-09-24T13:08:18.727-04:002014-09-24T13:08:18.727-04:00Jeff -
Be certain that your wiring to the bilge p...Jeff - <br />Be certain that your wiring to the bilge pumps is adequate to carry the full load current of *all three* pumps running...<br /><br />Also, I found that normal bilge pump switches are not capable of carrying the current that the 3700 GPH pumps demand without a significant voltage drop (and consequent drop in performance) - see this post:<br />http://windborneinpugetsound.blogspot.com/Robert Salnickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236481906016930762noreply@blogger.com