T&T: macerator

[Bob McLeran]

I put an audible warning alarm in the macerator pump circuit for that 
very reason! It's too easy to out there beyond the 3 mile limit, turn on 
the pump, and get back to navigating . . . and then forget the pump!

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On 6/2/2007 10:00 AM, Ron Nelson wrote:
> I would disagree that the Sealand pump can run dry for hours.  I tried this
> inadvertently (forgot it was on) and it started smelling that wonderful
> electrical smell.  I would say it was running dry for less than an hour.  With
> my NEW pump, I am more careful.  I do agree that it is the best macerator pump
> available.