[C320-list] Blockage in head sump pump hose

[jim brown]

If the boat was hauled for the winter there is a possibility of blockage from an animal. I used to use those sink strainers on my thu hulls held with a touch of silicone caulk until boat was launched in the spring. Now I live where we don't haul. 


Jim Brown



________________________________
 From: Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com>
To: C320-List at catalina320.com 
Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 4:44 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Blockage in head sump pump hose
 
Paul was right, but wrong order:

1. Make certain that the thru hull fitting is open.

2. Next make sure the Y valve is moved all the way to the shower sump position.

3. Repeat steps 1 &2 if still not pumping.

4. Next step is to take the hose off and turn on the pump to make certain
the hose is not blocked.

5.  Pour some water into the fridge sump and try pumping that out.

6. If these don't work...repeat steps 1 &2.

7. If these things don't check out, then the thru hull fitting is either blocked
or broken.





On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 12:59 PM, Paul Rickman <ilove2sail at verizon.net> wrote:
> I would make certain that the thru hull fitting is open. Next
> step is to take the hose off and turn on the pump to make certain
> the hose is not blocked. Next make sure the Y valve is moved
> all the way to the shower sump position. You should also pour
> some water into the fridge drain and try pumping that out. If
> these things check out, then the thru hull fitting is either blocked
> or broken.
>
> Paul
> Affinity 657
> Bay Bridge Marina
> Chesapeake Bay, Maryland
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: Mark Gillingham <markgill at uwalumni.com>
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:36 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] Blockage in head sump pump hose
>
> I noticed that water was not draining out of the head water collection
> basin in the floor and found that the pump was operating. Once I put more
> water in the floor basin, the pump blew the outbound hose connection off
> the pump. The water quickly drained into the bilge. I took the backflow
> filter apart, thinking it was filled, but that was clean. I reconnected the
> hose and pumped more water. This time I noticed that spray was coming out
> of the syphon preventer--the more I lossend the cap, the more water sprayed
> out. So, the blockage is on the outbound side of the syphon.
>
> What could cause this blockage and how can I clear the hose? Should I
> expect dead animals?
>
> Mark, Speakeasy #612
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Chris Burti
Farmville, NC