T&T: about bilge pumps

tands tands at gravefamily.org
Fri May 30 17:55:28 EDT 2008


On Fri, 30 May 2008 14:52:01 -0500, janice142 wrote
> I'd like to add another bilge pump to the boat. When I look in 
> Defender I see a couple of Johnson's that caught my eye (price)
>  versus the Rules. Would you opt for Rule?
> 
> I'd prefer automatic (have never set up one with a switch myself 
> though I can follow instructions quite well) Submersible. 2000 gph 
> would be great (or thereabouts)
> 
Janice,
A bit more info would likely get you better answers: What size boat? Do you
have plenty of battery power or a generator? Are you comfortable wiring a
separate switch? Is this just another bilge pump, or the "Oh my gosh we're
sinking" bilge pump?

Ted G
DeFever 44, Amici
Branford, CT


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