most expensive "rule" float switch

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needless to say- the rule float switch in the shower sump on my new to me boat died after 3 operations. quell surprise!
not at all surprised, previously bought float switches from ebay for 8 euros ( copy of rule and sold by a lot of swinderlies for silly money with their brand on it) and just used to keep 4+ on board because you know they will fail, because they are carp.
typical price @ 30 euros
max price I found was


42 euros !

I didn't buy it
any one beat that
 
I am on my second boat - both have been fitted with Attwood shower sumps/pumps .
The only issue I have had at purchase of the current boat was due to a corroded wire which was an easy fix. Also found a need to clean out the filter in the sump but thats not a fault - proves the filter does work.
We have used the shower fairy often . More so on the present boat . In our 10th year.

I dont suppose a shower sump on large boat needs to be any different to a small boat ?
 
I got sick of the float switches failing in my shower sump, so I ripped the whole thing out and fitted an in-line diaphram 'randy frog' pump.

BEST DECISION EVER MADE!

OK, so you have to tell the guests to flick a switch before they shower (to turn it on), but it means no more headaches.
 
sarabande said:
Is that a feature of all smart mobos ?
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I would say most motorboats with some sort of overnight accommodation from about 20 odd feet upwards have a shower. Free hot water via the engine and an immersion heater for when in a marina.
Do sailing boats not have these things too?
 
MartynG said:
I would say most motorboats with some sort of overnight accommodation from about 20 odd feet upwards have a shower. Free hot water via the engine and an immersion heater for when in a marina.
Do sailing boats not have these things too?
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Hope so. I'm on 1 for a week in September in Greece!
 
MartynG said:
I would say most motorboats with some sort of overnight accommodation from about 20 odd feet upwards have a shower. Free hot water via the engine and an immersion heater for when in a marina.
Do sailing boats not have these things too?
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Probably, but may be missing the shower fairy. :-)
 
alt said:
I got sick of the float switches failing in my shower sump, so I ripped the whole thing out and fitted an in-line diaphram 'randy frog' pump.

BEST DECISION EVER MADE!

+1

I use a Whale Gulper 320. No strainer to clog either - it swallows then spits out all of wifeys hair that used to block the strainer with monotonous regularity on the previous centrifugal shower tray pump arrangement.
OK, so you have to tell the guests to flick a switch before they shower (to turn it on), but it means no more headaches.
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When we exhibit at METS in Amsterdam, we are always surprised at how many Chinese exhibitors have 'Rule' bilge pumps. It's hard to see they are fakes. Talking with the Rule people, I'm told that as soon as one factory is closed, another starts and it's just not possible to stop them. The concern is whether a chandlery knows they are buying fakes.

It's the same with copies of stainless fittings for sailing boats.
 
Bought from a reputable chandlery but I wouldn't know wether genuine or copy. In recent years I have only had a rule pump seize and no issues with the float switches.

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