[C320-list] Bilge Float Pump Switch

[Chris Burti]

There is definitely no in-line fuse on #867 (nor will there be).

The OEM float switches are generally considered to be inferior to electronic
switches and prone to failure by those working with them regularly. The
consensus seems to be that it is best to replace them with an electronic
switch and add an old-style float switch a few inches higher up in normally
dry territory of the bilge on a bypass circuit as a fail safe.

I did replace mine with an electronic switch when it failed, but have yet to
add the bypass switch. I slid clear tubing up the wiring, made my
connections with Ancor heat shrink crimps and covered with heat shrink
tubing. I then slid the clear tubing over the connections and pumped the
ends full of silicone sealant. As the connections are in the bilge, an
environmental equivalent of a urinal...I don't think that is overkill.

I intend to add a second switch higher up connected to a second pump in the
future as I don't care to trust this important safety feature to one system.

On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 11:48 AM, Rick Evans <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I figured I would ask here before I replace the switch.
>
> Does anyone know if there is an inline fuse for the bilge float switch?
>
> mine seems to be dead and so I looked best I could to see if there was an
> inline fuse but have not located one.
>
> Also has anyone replaced the switch and have any helpful hints or tips they
> would be much appreciated.
>
> Thanks
> Rick
> A Careful Wish #724
>



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Chris Burti
Farmville, NC