[C320-list] Does your bilge pump suck

[Troy Dunn]

Don’t install a non return valve, it could lead to more problems than it
solves.

Regards

Troy

On Sun, Apr 21, 2024 at 7:27 AM Dennis Cookson via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Thanks Ken. I see that the 37202-2012 is available here in the UK.  Oddly,
> its spec is inferior to the ParMax4, with a flow rate of 13L/min compared
> to 16L/min, and self prime to 2m instead of 2.5m for the ParMax4. But I
> guess it’s a more reliable and proven design.  Quick question - do you have
> a non-return valve fitted to the inlet hose at the bilge?  I don’t and it
> is not mentioned in the installation instructions, but it would clearly
> help to keep the system primed.
>
> Dennis Cookson
> ‘Catalina’  #0577
>
> > On 20 Apr 2024, at 21:44, KEN GEIGER via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> > Maybe my post was confusing.   The original pump 27202-0000 is
> discontinued.  One might still find it in NOS.  BUT why buy a 20 year old
> design and worst case 30 yr old rubber when one can buy the modern
> replacement.  And why not buy the original replacement instead of
> reinventing the wheel.
> > Ken Geiger#765
> >
> > Sent from AOL on Android
> >
> >  On Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 3:51 p.m., Steven Snyder via C320-list<
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:   Both Hodges Marine & Defender
> have the 37202-2012 in stock. Neither
> > indicates it is discontinued. The 37202-2024 is the 24 volt version.
> >
> > Steve Snyder
> > Windcatcher, Hull # 1101
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Apr 20, 2024 at 1:11 PM KEN GEIGER via C320-list <
> > c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >
> >>   The original design 37202-0000 is out of production.  You might find
> New
> >> Old Stock somewhere in USA,  there is a new replacement part
> >> 37202-2012.    Just google it.  Or rebuild your old pump easily with a
> Kit
> >> as I did.  google it.  Buy Jabsco 37202-2012 Heavy Duty Shower & Bilge
> >> Pump in Canada Binnacle.com,  looks like there is now a 7320-2-2024 new
> >> model
> >>
> >> |
> >> |
> >> Jabsco 37202-2012 Heavy Duty Shower & Bilge Pump 12 Volt
> >>   |
> >>
> >>   |
> >>
> >> Ken Geiger
> >> #765
> >>
> >>     On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:45:13 p.m. EDT, Dennis Cookson via
> >> C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>   Thanks for this, Troy. I can find something like this in the UK, but
> it’s
> >> £300 for an old design. Hoping I can find something equally efficient
> for
> >> less, perhaps one of the Rule or Whale models.
> >>
> >> Dennis Cookson
> >> ‘Catalina’ 0577
> >>
> >>
> >>> On 19 Apr 2024, at 01:38, Troy Dunn <troutwarrior at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> This is the proper pump.  Exact replacement for the OE pump.
> >>>
> >>> Jabsco 37202-0000 12V Light Duty Bilge Pump https://a.co/d/5db8vQX
> >>>
> >>> If you have a parmax pump it might work I guess, but it will not work
> >> well and certainly not if you have a significant leak.
> >>>
> >>> Regards
> >>>
> >>> Troy
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
>
>