[PUP] Bilge Pumps

[Ron Rogers]

I guess that you've made a conscious decision to go with a fire-fighting 
pump instead of a trash pump. The latter pushing more water at lower 
pressure. The trash pump, however, can accommodate literally some trash from 
the bilge while the fire pump cannot.

Another distinguishing feature of these types of pumps whether or not they 
are self-priming. Self-priming pumps cost more, but are worth every penny. 
Having used a non self-priming trash pump, I can assure you it's a pain even 
in daylight without stressful circumstances.

I believe that a Pacer trash pump's pressure is adequate for onboard 
fire-fighting.

BTW, on larger Nordhavns they specify a diaphragm bilge pump of great 
capacity. I believe that it's normally found on commercial vessels.

Ron Rogers

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Peter Sheppard" <petershepp at gmail.com>

| I am also purchasing a portable gas (or diesel) fire fighting pump that 
can
| be selectively deployed to either of the four compartments that make up 
the
| bilges, and to support the current 3 pumps (2 electric and 1 manual). 
Limber
| holes are not designed to compete with an aggresive breach.