[C320-list] bilge alarm and counter?

[RONALD HODEL]

I installed a 3700 gph pump high up in the bilge with it’s own audible alarm. It has its own discharge hose running to the stern (with a 2 foot head and appropriate back flow arresters installed.) My other pump, the diaphragm pump that came with the boat is loud enough to wake the world when it turn on so, no audible alarm on that one. I keep a dry bilge as well, other than testing the pumps every once in a while so that I know they work. I don’t have a counter nor am I connected with WiFi. I’ve thought that would be nice but I’m down to the boat pretty much every day and so if there’s any residual water in the bilge, I’ll know I’ve got an issue.

Ron Hodel
1070 Lokomaikai 

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> On May 13, 2022, at 6:08 AM, Scott Westwood <scottwestwood at bellsouth.net> wrote:
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> I am in the process of adding a second (Backup) bilge pump.  I am looking for ideas/experiences for any audible alarm and/or counter people have/like and why.So far I see Aqualarm and Skippers as some of the prime brands.
> In a perfect world (money no object) I would want a "different" audible alarm for each pump.  Assuming one pump will come on first then ONLY if that fails would the second one come on.  And a counter to monitor any pumping when gone from boat for a long time.  Also monitoring both pumps from single display for minimal panel footprint.  Also  it would be nice to have it all connect to the house wifi (NOT Cellular- monthly fees)to contact me if it runs while away from slip.
> This is all pie-in-the-sky.  Because of the costs I have seen, I will likely go with just an audible alarm so I can hear the bilge running while in the cockpit.  Maybe also a counter. Since the bilge is almost always dry except while motoring I may only go with the audible???  Still chewing on it.
> Thoughts out there?
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> Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net C (919)- 819-9794