[C320-list] Bilge pump replacement - Noisy can be good

[Pat Ireland]

Annie

What brand/type of alarm did you install?

We installed the Rule alarm, and while it is a noticable high pitched
screem, I would not describe it as VERY LOUD.  It's done and I don't plan to
change it, but my expectation was a much louder sound when the float
triggered the alarm.

Pat, 801


On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 11:10 PM, Annie Bennett <
annie at sydneyprivatesailing.com.au> wrote:

> Because Topcat is licensed to do charters, for extra safety I have to have
> an additional high water bilge alarm which is located under the floor in the
> section between the bilge pump and the companionway. It's VERY loud when it
> goes off.
>
> Annie Bennett
> Topcat 1073
>
> On 28/07/2010, at 3:06 AM, Walter Schaffer <bohpilot at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> On Bohemian II, #515, we have the air conditioner and refrigerator both
>> draining into the bilge. So, hearing the pump once in a while is good. Our
>> bilge is never completely dry. Bill SchafferMiddle River, MD
>>
>> --- On Tue, 7/27/10, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> From: Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump replacement - Noisy can be good
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 8:18 AM
>>
>> I replaced my fresh water pump with one of the VSD models and it made a
>> huge
>> difference in the noise level and the amount of run time as well. It
>> completely eliminated the need for an accumulator tank and was essentillay
>> a
>> drop in replacement. I saved the old pump, but have never found a use for
>> it
>> yet.
>>
>> On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 12:02 AM, Robert E. Sloat <resloat at comcast.net
>> >wrote:
>>
>> Chris-I agree with you on the benefits of having a rather loud bilge pump.
>>> On my hull 894 the bilge is dry throughout the season and if I hear the
>>> bilge pump going there would be a leak some where.  There is a red light
>>> on
>>> the electrical panel indicating the bilge pump is operating.  If the pump
>>> was silent in operation, it is unlikely you would notice the light going
>>> on.
>>>
>>> I think the best solution would be a very quiet bilge pump with a
>>> defeatable alarm at the helm or in the cabin so you would know it is
>>> working
>>> and could turn off the alarm when appropriate.
>>>
>>> A silent pump on the water pressure system would be a good improvement
>>> for
>>> me.
>>>
>>> Bob Sloat
>>> Savannah
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Burti" <clburti at gmail.com>
>>> To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>>> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:27 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump replacement
>>>
>>>
>>> Bear in mind that on some of our boats, water in the bilge is not the
>>> norm
>>>
>>>> and a running bilge pump is usually the signal of an issue that needs
>>>> attention. Therefore, I like it when it can be heard on the dock. I got
>>>> a
>>>> call a few weeks ago from the marina that mine was running continuously.
>>>> It
>>>> turned out that the switch had hung up, but it was nice to know I would
>>>> get
>>>> a call. Whenn the time comes, I plan on simply rebuilding mine as they
>>>> are
>>>> easily rebuildable.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.go2marine.com/category.do?no=17050&mfrno=198
>>>>
>>>> On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 8:06 PM, <hcreech at comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> OH please don't do it, the Jabsco unit that is original to this boat is
>>>> a
>>>>
>>>>> piece of " expletive deleted," from my Nixon years, sorry. I have the
>>>>> perfect pump on my boat, when I am there tomorrow I will get the model
>>>>> number. It is fantastic, you'll never hear it, like a silent servant. A
>>>>> little bit more money, but worth every penny. Promise me you won't
>>>>> listen
>>>>> to
>>>>> anyone else until I give you the perfect solution.
>>>>> Wait a minute, late braking story, I found it in my archives it is
>>>>> Jabsco
>>>>> but A unit higher up the food chain. It is number 500723 from Defender
>>>>> page
>>>>> 94, $229.99, has an in line fuel filter, and I sware , you will never
>>>>> hear
>>>>> it. Probably built for a 40' boat, but go for it, I promise, one of the
>>>>> best
>>>>> replacements on my boat..
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Herb.
>>>>> Cloud Chaser 606
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>>>> From: "Peggy Kleinert " < peggy . kleinert @ gmail .com>
>>>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>>>> Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 7:15:40 PM
>>>>> Subject: [C320-list] Bilge pump replacement
>>>>>
>>>>> I need to replace my bilge pump. Can someone tell me the model number
>>>>> of
>>>>> the
>>>>> original Jabsco pump and the GPH rating? The label had come off mine
>>>>> and
>>>>> I
>>>>> can't find other paperwork on it. Does anyone have a recommendation on
>>>>> a
>>>>> different pump?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>
>>>>> Peggy Kleinert
>>>>>
>>>>> Pegasus 320 #536
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Chris Burti Farmville, NC
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>> --
>> Chris Burti Farmville, NC
>>
>>
>>
>>
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