Hi, want a switch for a bilge pump. Need it for the float on the bilge pump for auto pump, and for a manual on.
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That's one thing I use these for, the other being the main lights switch, the electronics cutout, and an electric fuel pump to maintain enough fuel flow through the water separator filter. Never had one fail yet. Needs tab sockets on the ends of the leads to connect, but have used to switch 16 to 12 gauge wire with no trouble as long as it was 12vt.
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The constant on/constant off switch will work to switch the pump on and off manually. It will run continuously until the switch is turned off. Connect the wire that activates the float switch directly to the battery so it will come on automatically when water level in the bilge reaches the float.
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If you are looking for a switch to activate the pump at a certain water level and then shut off the pump when the water is gone, this will not work. I would look for micro switch.
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Do you want the automatic pump to run when the battery power is turned off? If so any single pole switch will work because your power to the float is wired direct to the battery. While the other power wire runs to the switch from battery controlling the manual operation. Did this help?
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Other responders mentioned wire size and short length. That's not the main issue; know the length to power source and pump. If you a little more money to spend, I would buy another switch. I wrote a review, you might check it. I am installing a DC branch panel with good On-Off-On switches and good breakers to replace the temporary Shoreline switches.
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Yes. The rubber covered switch works fine. I have two of these pumps, one since 2007, and never have had a switch problem.
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i have done a lot of research on bilge pumps.the #1 insurance claim for sinking is pump failure.if i had only ONE pump say 6 or 7 amps,i would use #14 min with a higher rated fuse than the pump
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My bilge pumps can be operated manually and auto, since the pumps are wired to operate with a manual switch as well as with the auto switch.
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This switch will do that. I saw one that was automatic but sellers were always out.
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The switch is a separate piece that just plugs into the pump so i'm sure that if it broke you could replace it with another one although I have never looked for just the switch itself. You might even be able to buy one from another company or even get a generic switch and splice it into the existing wire yourself.
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It would probably work but I would be inclined to go with a solid state switch. They use a probe mounted vertically in the skimmer that would cut power to the pump in the event that the water goes below a certain level. It allows a lot more accuracy than the float type switch.
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This pump is for a water system. Sounds like you want a bilage pump for pumping water out of the boat.
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Yes ,but I put a switch (single pole double throw) one position is automatic (off and on with the float switch) And the other to run direct all the time It is VERY important to put a 10 amp fuse on the red wire If there is a short it will save the pump motor ,and other elect equipment My son uses the boat and he likes the auto position the best BTW it is a great pump for the price
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I installed my pump with a three way switch.....on, off, automatic. That way I can leave it on auto when I leave the boat at the slip or when sailing, but can switch to manual when I want to check that the bilge is thoroughly cleared out.
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this bilge pump just pumps when power is supplied to it, if you want it to work automatic then you also need to use a float switch to control it
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This pump is NON-Automatic, you will need to add the Rule-A-Matic Float Switch 35A or get the combo.Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to help youThank you very much
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No, this is a single port switch, you need a 4 port switch, you can tell by looking at the bottom. Your switch needs 4 places where you can run pipes into for your regulator, Safety valve, gauge, and connector.There are plenty of 4 port pressure switches on Amazon. Good luck to you. Bob
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This is a good all around switch. I've used it on a motorcycle. I'm not sure of your application, but the switch has functioned well for me with no problems. I use a relay on the run circuit,
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Hi Sharon,the answer is NO,you have to buy pump with vertical float switch.
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No. The wet switch has to be manually reset after it comes in contact with water. Try something like this. Search amazon for HC8000 Sump Pump Controller (Float Switch)