[C320-list] Bilge Pump

[John Zienda]

Typically another flit switch.  They are very inexpensive.

John Z.

> On Apr 26, 2014, at 1:26 PM, Joseph R Aberdale <summerwind3 at comcast.net> wrote:
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> I’ve discovered that the bilge pump is fine but the float switch is faulty. It’s a part time worker depending on how you move it. Are float switches old technology? What are people using for replacements?
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> Thank you!
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>> On Apr 24, 2014, at 11:43 PM, Gary Magnuson <gary.magnuson at frontier.com> wrote:
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>> Joe,
>> Not sure I can offer any help, but is there water to pump?  I think some models have an internal sensing circuit that automatically runs the pump if there is water present.   I think I learned this the hard way and replaced a perfectly good pump.   Perhaps you can check the rule web site to see if there is a chance that it could be this type. Rule Pumps 12 Volt DC Automatic Bilge Pumps 500 GPH - 2000 GPH feature computerized operation on the principle of impeller resistance. Float switches are not required. The pump will turn on every 2-1/2 minutes to sense for water. If water is present, the pump will sense resistance and continue to run until all the water is removed. Thereafter, it will check  for water every 2-1/2 minutes.Power use in the checking mode is minimal.
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>> Also, they can come apart to be sure the impeller is free and not obstructed by something.  If you can pull the pump off of its base and submerge it in a bucket, to see if it runs.   Then check for voltage at the pump, and go from there.   Let us know what you find...
>> Gary Magnuson
>> Time A Weigh #205
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>>> On 4/24/2014 8:15 PM, Joseph R Aberdale wrote:
>>> Rulematic Switch CE,
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