As we known,bilge pump is important for boat & yatch equipment.When you buy a new boat, we need take time understand the bilge pump system working installation.The ideal bilge pump system is not exist as boat come in different working volume and working environment.With some years accumulated, we provide some tips for buyer's guide to bilge pumping.
Bilge Pump Capacity advise
Boat less than 20FT, recommend 1100GPH bilge pump
More than 20FT and less than 25FT, recommend 2000GPH & 3000GPH
More than 25 FT and less than 32FT, recommend 3700GPH& 4000GPH
More than 32FT and less than 36FT, recommend 6000GPH.
More than 36F and less than 45FT, choose 8500GPH.
Pump Rating head&Flow
Bilge pump body technical data is ideal working flow and head.When pump working, bilge pump
actual flow and lift head only 70% of the pump body mark.
Run Dry is available?
We advise do no run dry for a long time. Recommend working 8 hour and rest half hour o protect the bilge pump motor lifespan.
Auto bilge pump & manual bilge pump
Automatic bilge pump inside is impeller structure.The inside switch can realse working. When not any water in bottom bilge and the pump
keep off. When water enter, the float switch will turn on automatically.
Meanwhile, When you ship in a high-capacity sea, the high capacity non-automatic bilge pump is essential for safety and work.Pump relize working via connecting marine float switch.
Diaphragm manual bilge pumps use a handle or lever to open and close a rubber membrane and flow out.
Float switch installation advised
Float switches should be installed fore and aft, not across the beam, and should have the hinge forward
