Bilge pump barely working need advice
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Topic: Bilge pump barely working need advice
Posted By: scottsims1
Subject: Bilge pump barely working need advice
Date Posted: May-17-2012 at 11:12pm
| So my 05 air 206 bilge pump has something wrong with it. Before I replace it was going to ask the experts for advice. When I turn it on via dashboard it spins for about 5 seconds then turns off. I checked the trap and it is clean. I have about 4-5 inches of water in the hull to the point that the entire billie is underwater and the battery box is about an inch from having standing water. Any advice before I yank it and replace it??? |
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Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: May-17-2012 at 11:27pm
You must also not have a functioning float switch? |
scottsims1 wrote:Posted By: scottsims1
Date Posted: May-17-2012 at 11:37pm
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How do I tell? |
Posted By: jdmoore59
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 12:13am
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You might want to also check if your output hose is clogged. A friends pump was behaving the exact same way. It turns out someone had shoved something into the thru-hull fitting. We used an air compressor to blow it out but you could also use water pressure if you can get a good seal on the hose. Disconnect hose at bilge pump and blow it out. ------------- 2001 Super Sport |
Posted By: 74Wind
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 1:00am
I'd guess its either not working or not equipped since by design when the float raises with the water level, it automaticially starts the pump (even if boat is unattended) , which it is obviously not doing. Some pumps have an internal float switch, but I think most use an separate external float switch. If you're not familiar, look up bilge pumps/switches on Overtons.com or similar site. |
Posted By: C-Bass
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 12:05pm
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I don't know what pump is installed on yours, but if you have the Rule pump like on our 99, it is controlled by a computer chip which from my best guess senses current draw from the pump and determines whether or not there is any water present. If you have one of these, there will be no float switch. They "look" for water I think every 2-3 minutes by switching on for a few seconds, if it senses no water pumping, it shuts back off. That may be why you're turns on for a few seconds then shuts off. ------------- Craig 67 SN 73 SN http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6103" rel="nofollow - 99 Sport 85SN |
Posted By: scottsims1
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 12:17pm
| Thanks for the advice. I am going to try taking the hose off and checking for any blockage. I wll let you know what happens. |
Posted By: BuffaloBFN
Date Posted: May-18-2012 at 7:36pm
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It's a little early for dobblers...wasps? ------------- http://correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2331&sort=&pagenum=12&yrstart=1986&yrend=1990" rel="nofollow - 1988 BFN-sold "It's a Livin' Thing...What a Terrible Thing to Lose" ELO |
Posted By: jdmoore59
Date Posted: May-19-2012 at 1:16am
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In my friends case it look like china berries had been stuck into the through hull. 15 or 20 of them. They shot out like a machine gun right into my friends chest. ------------- 2001 Super Sport |
Posted By: scottsims1
Date Posted: May-19-2012 at 1:50am
| Actually the wasps in NC love my boat. My issue is I am in the water with no easy trailer out and don't have power or a hose at the dock. My plan is to unhook the hose and blow for a check.... |