Bilge water filter

[Salty John]

Does anyone have first hand experience of in-line filters that you fit between your bilge pump and the overboard fitting? I keep my boat in a U.S. marina and live in fear of my automatic bilge pump starting up and spewing oily bilge water, causing a sheen on the water which would result in a heavy fine. Of course, there is no oil in my bilge water, but I still have that nagging fear.
I'm interested in how effective they are and to what extent they inhibit the performance of the pump.

 

[Dyflin]

I've heard good things about these guys, a local distributer in Dublin seems to be doing great trade in their products and they're based in the states so I'm sure they could help you out?

Centek

 

[PCUK]

Funny how the US authorities are paranoid about water while destroying the atmosphere!

 

[panther]

Hi John

How about fitting an oil absorbant pillow in your bilge? - This should attract the oil, leaving "clean" water to be pumped out over the side.

Ive just fitted a " BioSok into our Bilge (a freeby my wife was given at the London Boat Show) - I'll let you know how well it works!

Jools

 

[Salty John]

Hi Jools,
I use absorbent pads and they work well. It just struck me as a sensible idea to have an in-line filter in case of a catastrophic incident such as a fuel spill in the bilge. The Centek device noted by Dyflin looks interesting and I'll check it out.