[C320-list] Bilge pump sensor - 2004 320

[Robert Seastream]

Chris, by 'electronic switch' do you mean one that has metal (button)  
sensors which conduct and turn the pump on when water bridges them, or  
a pump that runs a couple seconds every few minutes, remaining on when  
the pump impeller encounters resistance (water)?  Float switches do  
seem to have a (short) finite service life.

Bob

On Nov 1, 2010, at 8:43 AM, Chris Burti wrote:

> I replaced ours with an electronic switch and will never go back. They
> are not particularly expensive when you consider that their function
> is to keep your boat from sinking.
> There is an article in the Mainsheet folder on how to do the job.
>
> On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 8:04 AM,  <ericstillwellevans at gmail.com> wrote:
>> I replaced mine after the first season. I bought a similar model  
>> from a local marine store. I had to modify it so that it did not  
>> hit the side of the wall in the bilge.
>>
>> Was a full days work with a lot of trimming and re fitting but it  
>> worked.
>>
>> I have read of people installing electrical non-mechanical switches  
>> on the 320. They are expensive but I believe worked.
>>
>> Rick
>> 724
>> Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
>> Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.comDate: Mon, 1 Nov  
>> 2010 04:57:43
>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Reply-To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Bilge pump sensor - 2004 320
>>
>> I've replaced mine twice and still have problems. When on a port  
>> tack it will
>> occasionally activate and then not shut off. It also happens when I  
>> clean the
>> bilge and add water until it goes on. It sometimes stays on even  
>> after the bilge
>> is pumped. It is a very intermittent problem that I can't duplicate  
>> by lifting
>> the float lever. It can be shut off by working the lever a couple  
>> of times or
>> flipping off the panel switch and then "rebooting". No obvious  
>> obstructions and
>> the switch looks clean and wires are ok. My bilge is pretty dry so  
>> it hasn't
>> been running when I return to the boat (so far).
>>
>>
>> Jim Brown
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Brad Kuether <bkuether at comcast.net>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Sent: Mon, November 1, 2010 6:50:51 AM
>> Subject: [C320-list] Bilge pump sensor - 2004 320
>>
>> Hey everyone,
>>
>> My bilge pump sensor connected to the Jabsco bilge pump apparently  
>> keeps
>> tripping open.  Twice now neighbors have contacted me letting me  
>> know they had
>> to "intervene" and shut it off.
>>
>> Anyone else seen this and if so, any remediation/replacment ideas?   
>> Looking for
>> part numbers if you have them.
>>
>> Thanks so much in advance,
>>
>> -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
>> "Independence"
>> 2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
>> Middle River, MD
>>
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> Chris Burti Farmville, NC