Bilge Pumps

[Alistairr]

My pump in the boat always leaves an inch or 2 of water in the bilge.
IS THIS A PROBLEM?

What i intend to do is buy a manual pump to pump out the remainder, So can anyone reccommend a good manual pump that i can order on the web(today)?

I gather there are different types, Cylinder or Ball shaped, Which is best?

Cheers

Alistair....



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[toobaz]

The bilge pump won't pull all the water out of the bilges. Try the cylinder siphon pumps, which you could also use for draining your oil on oil changes.

baz

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[Deleted User YDKXO]

Bilge pumps always leave some water in the bilges as they are mounted slightly above the bottom of the hull. You could fit a non-return valve in the output pipe but its not worth it. Even a manual bilge pump will not suck up all the water although your boat should have one fitted as a back-up to the electric pump. If you're really paranoid about it, you could sponge up the remaining water but all boats always have a little water in the bilges. BTW you should check the operation of the bilge pumps regularly, at least once a season, by filling the bilges with water and watching that the float switch rises properly and trips the pump. Also clean any debris from around the float switch and pump inlet

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[tcm]

You need a Pela pump, recommended by others too. I have one. Well, er i have three but never mind, i though one was busted, then bought two more, then the first one wasn't busted after all...

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.gelplane.co.uk>http://www.gelplane.co.uk</A> yep you can order off the web, deliv a day or so.


the cylinder ones are better but more bulky, so i'd get a ball shaped one for on board a boat if space is at a premium. Might also be better for pulling stuff off the floor, with the pipe more able to reach down and about.

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[Alistairr]

I know my pump works, because i have occasionally caught it working, as for seeing it, forget it, it is mounted right under the centre of the engine and i can't see it.
Thanks for the advice on the heaters as well, I have always had a boat that i can tow out at the end of the season, but this year the new boat is being left in all winter, so i am trying to learn on whats best to do...

Toobaz, do you have a web site where i can view what you are talking about?

Cheers...

Alistair..



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[tcm]

that alistairr - he's ignoring me...

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[Alistairr]

Is this the one that you mean?

Is says its very good for oil changes, i presume also ok to pump out from the crevases of the bilge?

Seems very reasonable for £30.

Cheers..

Alistair...



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[Alistairr]

ME!!!!! Ignore you?

NEVER!!!!!/forums/images/icons/crazy.gif

I'm just slow at typing../forums/images/icons/wink.gif



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[tcm]

that's the one. I have the cylinder thing, bit fastr but more bulky.

twill be fine for all stuff. Not a bad idea to whizz some oil thyru it now and again if sucking up salty water else the wires in the pipes to stop locks go a bit rusty, but no damage happens.



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[tico]

Hint....
Get some 10mm nylon hose from yr local engineering supplier. It fits straight into the fitting on the ball, allows a much faster suck-up and wont go rusty.

Hint #2 tape the hose to the bottom of yr boat hook or a thin rod. It allows you to poke the suction end into crevices.

I use mine regularly to suck up the last bit of water in the bilges.... it works a treat



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[Deleted User YDKXO]

Never seen this pump before. Looks very useful with its own collection chamber. In fact I liked the pump so much I ordered one. Just hope C and T are ready for the sales rush. Perhaps you ought to be asking for commission

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[Alistairr]

Thanks B1,

Is there any chance my other request could be fulfilled?
I posted a request as it says on your site..

Cheers..

Alistair...



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[gjgm]

maybe you want to read the articles on yachtsurvey.com on bilge pumps, and on small boat safety. Or maybe you dont,in fact. Doesnt hold much store by a manual pump for any safety use, but maybe that isnt your issue here. For safety use, he argues that to avoid (further) swamping, you would immediately need to pump out an aweful lot of water, and you arent going to do that with a hand pump or the normal bilge pump. Its time to go super-size, but for a bit more than 50p, I think.
Thought provoking articles anyway.

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[david_bagshaw]

Dont know if this will help, but I use a pipe and connect it to the pumped shower drain to remove those under pump slops.



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