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Re: bilge pump/battery sources
By:lee
Date: 5/10/2000, 7:07 pm
In Response To: Re: bilge pump/battery sources (John B.)

Hi John, I've used a one piece enclosed pump called an Attwood Water Buster. It's not as permanent or high capacity as the Rule pump and seperate battery but suits my desire for something that is removable. Also having all that wiring opens up numerous opportunities for corrosion at the contacts. The Water Buster costs about $32 and is not strong enough to be dropped to the ground but if you become familiar with its weaknesses you may find it suits the purpose. I replaced the 3D cells with 3D gel cells giving about the same pumping rate as a hand pump. The 3ft exit hose can fit right under the skirt pumping out on the deck. It has a rubber covered push on/off switch. A creative person could make an automatic shut off. If you get one make sure to seal the rubber switch, don't let it sit in standing water for too long after pumping for a while as it seems to draw a vacuum when cooling off.

Messages In This Thread

bilge pump
LARRY OBENSHAIN -- 5/8/2000, 10:09 pm
Re: bilge pump
Erez -- 5/9/2000, 1:59 am
Re: bilge pump
Jack Martin -- 5/8/2000, 11:29 pm
Re: bilge pump/battery sources
John B. -- 5/9/2000, 10:14 am
Re: bilge pump/battery sources
lee -- 5/10/2000, 7:07 pm
Re: bilge pump/battery sources
Robert Woodard -- 5/10/2000, 6:33 am
Re: bilge pump/battery sources
David Bryson -- 5/9/2000, 4:49 pm
Re: bilge pump/battery sources...Thanks!
John B. -- 5/9/2000, 5:50 pm
Gel Cell
Jason -- 5/9/2000, 4:27 pm
Re: bilge pump/battery sources
Charles Cooper -- 5/9/2000, 12:47 pm
Re: Guzzler
Mike Hanks -- 5/8/2000, 11:19 pm
Re: Guzzler
Jack Sanderson -- 5/12/2000, 10:52 am
Re: bilge pump
Travis -- 5/8/2000, 11:01 pm
Re: Pete Roszyk is the "foot pump guy"
Shawn B -- 5/9/2000, 10:56 am
A Candidate Foot Pump Design *Pic*
Tim Stough -- 5/10/2000, 12:26 am
Re: A Candidate Foot Pump Design *Pic*
Shawn B -- 5/11/2000, 6:36 pm
More wild ideas.
Dale Frolander -- 5/10/2000, 2:10 am
Re: More wild ideas.
Tim Stough -- 5/10/2000, 11:34 am
Spring design
Dale Frolander -- 5/11/2000, 1:51 am
Re: Pete Roszyk is the "foot pump guy" *Pic*
Tim Stough -- 5/10/2000, 12:21 am
Re: Making your own foot pump...
Tim Stough -- 5/9/2000, 4:04 pm
Re: Making your own foot pump...
Shawn B -- 5/9/2000, 7:07 pm
Re: Making your own foot pump...
Tony -- 5/10/2000, 9:17 pm
Re: Making your own foot pump...
Dean Trexel -- 5/9/2000, 9:53 pm
Re: bilge pump
David Blodgett -- 5/8/2000, 10:52 pm