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I want to fit a loud alarm to my automatic electric bilge pump, such that I will be aware from the cockpit (over engine noise) if it operates while I am underway. My boat is normally VERY dry, but I've read too many horror stories of discovering a boat has become sluggish because water is already over the floorboards.
I am looking for a cheap 12-15V unit that I can put in parallel with the existing pump indicator light (with maybe a threeway switch to test and deactivate it). I have tried various sources - found a large siren in a radio parts shop for about £25 - seemed a lot and unsuitable.
Any suggestions? Could I maybe use a 9V unit from a defunct smoke detector? Any reason why even the better automatic bilge pumps aren't equipped with an audible alarm?
I am looking for a cheap 12-15V unit that I can put in parallel with the existing pump indicator light (with maybe a threeway switch to test and deactivate it). I have tried various sources - found a large siren in a radio parts shop for about £25 - seemed a lot and unsuitable.
Any suggestions? Could I maybe use a 9V unit from a defunct smoke detector? Any reason why even the better automatic bilge pumps aren't equipped with an audible alarm?