Bilge pump switch questions...
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Bilge pump switch questions...
On my boat I have 2 bilge pump switches. The switches are labeled port and stbd. Obviously I have 2 bilge pumps. The switches only have 2 positions...either on or off. No way to switch the pumps to auto so that they come on as needed..? seems odd seeing as though the bilge pumps appear to have built in float switches. need some info as to why the pumps are wired with 3 wires but no provisions for a auto feature
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Odd for both to go out at once. Check wiring. Bilge pumps usually have 3. Ground. Switch. Float/all time hot. It's possible someone replaced and wired backwards or something. Also the pumps are old. Likely the lovetts. I just yanked those. Not made anymore I'm switching to rule. Motors are out so I'm replacing all the hidden bs. Lol
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Odd for both to go out at once. Check wiring. Bilge pumps usually have 3. Ground. Switch. Float/all time hot. It's possible someone replaced and wired backwards or something. Also the pumps are old. Likely the lovetts. I just yanked those. Not made anymore I'm switching to rule. Motors are out so I'm replacing all the hidden bs. Lol
yes my pumps appear to be original. and they do have 3 wires going to them. They do not automatically start up if I fill the bilge with water though. If I flip the switch they both work great. just hate having to flip the switch