[C320-list] Bilge pump cycling excessively

[Chris Burti]

Place a small spacer block or a few washers and longer screws to raise the
switch. This should eliminate the cycling from the lift return flow. I would
caution against a check valve as that is potential source of problems for
both failure and blockage.

On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 2:55 PM, Fred LEcuyer <fred.lecuyer at live.com> wrote:

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> I'm wondering if anyackone else has seen this and has a solution.
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> 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.
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> Does anyone know if there is supposed to be a check valve between the pick
> up hose and the bilge pump?
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> Fred
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> First Light
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> Hull #926
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