[C320-list] Does your bilge pump suck

[Dennis Cookson]

I guess you are referring to the likelihood of the valve getting clogged with debris from the bilge, Troy, but various manufacturers make strum boxes for the bilge with integral non-return valves, so the water is strained prior to entering the valve. For example the Whale 830340.

Regards,
Dennis Cookson
‘Catalina’ #577


> On 21 Apr 2024, at 19:11, Troy Dunn via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
>> 
>>