[C320-list] Bilge pump cycling excessively

[Fred LEcuyer]

I'm wondering if anyackone else has seen this and has a solution.

 

Our bilge pump cycles on way too frequently. When the pump goes on, it pumps out all but about 1.5 inches from the bottom of the bilge. Then some of the water that it pumped leaks back into the bilge and as more comes in eventually from the stuffing box, the cycle starts again. I'm guessing there's not much more than one pint of water before the pump goes on again.

 

 

Does anyone know if there is supposed to be a check valve between the pick up hose and the bilge pump? 

 

Fred

 

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