Bilge pumps
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Printed Date: November-15-2024 at 1:32am
Topic: Bilge pumps
Posted By: Mikeski2000
Subject: Bilge pumps
Date Posted: May-03-2020 at 8:19am
My 2000 Ski Nautique has never had a working starboard key pad. I just replaced it so I can have functions like, running lights, cabin lights and bilge pumps while underway. Now all my accessories work except my bilge pumps. These are the rule automatic pumps. The pumps are good working pumps. I can run them from the power switch by putting it on bilge only mode. I checked my breakers, and exchanged it with a known working one. When I turn the bilge pump on I can hear clicking In the breaker box just like I do with the other functions. I can keep using the
Any one have some ideas where to go next.
Thanks
Mike
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Mike
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Posted By: Mikeski2000
Date Posted: May-17-2020 at 2:53pm
Thought I’d update my solution in my bilge pumps.
I determined that my breakers were functional by switching the 5amp with a different bilge fan and running it. My bilge pumps worked in the bilge only position on my 3 position power switch.
I can hear the click in my PME box when I hit my bilge button, but I was losing power somewhere between the breaker and the 40 pin connector.
The PME box is about $700 so replacing it was something I wanted to avoid.
My accessory circuit was unused, and had power when engaged.
I simply cut the wires 2” away from the 40pin and put quick connect ends on everything.
Now I can use my accessory button and the auto bilge pump works while underway.
Not a perfect solution but for $1 in waterproof connectors I am willing to use a different button to save me $700 or so.
Mike
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Mike
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