bilge pump quesition

surferdude345

surferdude345

X-H
Location
Blacksburg for school
Like already said go with 2 500 attwoods.. My set up is 2 2amp fuse holders from auto store, a rotary switch, and i used all shrink wrap connectors from lowes.

Heres a pic of how i mounted them and where i put fittings
 

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keefer

keefer

T1
Location
Tennessee
Lowes is selling the GB Extreme electrical connectors now. If you look inside the package at the connectors you will see that they are just repackaging the Perma-seal stuff. These are the tin plated crimp style connectors with the built in heat shrink jacket with a heat activated adhesive. They also have the Extreme primary wire that is tin coated. If you use this stuff you can pretty much eliminate alot of electrical problems especially if you ride salt water. I am using the perma-seal stuff for all of my exposed connections on my round nose buildup project.
 
Speedfreak

Speedfreak

Location
So. IL
surferdude345 said:
Like already said go with 2 500 attwoods.. My set up is 2 2amp fuse holders from auto store, a rotary switch, and i used all shrink wrap connectors from lowes.

Heres a pic of how i mounted them and where i put fittings
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I don't need to take a picture of mine now. But your 2nd photo doesn't work for me.
 
Mouthfulloflake

Mouthfulloflake

ISJWTA member #2
Location
NW Arkansas
fair warning, I was popping a 5 amp fuse for 2 500 gph atwoods, I went to a 10 amp and no more problems.

I think the start up current under load is greater than the typical fast blow auto balde fuse is made for.



surferdude345 said:
Like already said go with 2 500 attwoods.. My set up is 2 2amp fuse holders from auto store, a rotary switch, and i used all shrink wrap connectors from lowes.

Heres a pic of how i mounted them and where i put fittings
Click to expand...
 
keefer

keefer

T1
Location
Tennessee
Mouthfulloflake said:
fair warning, I was popping a 5 amp fuse for 2 500 gph atwoods, I went to a 10 amp and no more problems.

I think the start up current under load is greater than the typical fast blow auto balde fuse is made for.
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Yup, I would use a single waterproof fuse holder like this one I found at Boaters World http://www.boatersworld.com/product...cielectrical-plumbing;cipanels-wiring;cifuses with perma-seal connectors and run at least a 7.5 or 10 amp fuse. It would simplify the wiring and keep everything dry for years of service.
 
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CarFanatic

Fiberglassing Newb
Location
Cincinnati, OH
sweet!! Thanks guys! Do you let these run constantly? I only ride in fresh water, so switch should hopefully last pretty decent. IS there enough room to install with the motor in there? I might just try one pump at first..
 
LBE

LBE

Eddie Would Go.
Location
Charlotte, NC
When I had a handle bar mounted switch I would just hit it just after a sub or getting rolled in a wave. Right now I just let it run cause there is no switch. I think you will get more life out of the pumps if you shut them off. Just turn them off when crusing, turn on when you start to get crazy.:Banane01:
 
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CarFanatic

Fiberglassing Newb
Location
Cincinnati, OH
cool I just wanted to make sure, if the pumps fail, I can replace them easily since there glued down.

I orderd my switch and in line marine fuse. Just gotta scoope up my bilge fittings, and pumps.

Does any tubing come with the pumps?
 
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CarFanatic

Fiberglassing Newb
Location
Cincinnati, OH
where do you guys mount your switch?? looks like where I wanted to mount it like by the choke, I'd have to drill through plastic and fiber glass, I dunno if it would fit though both?
 
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CarFanatic

Fiberglassing Newb
Location
Cincinnati, OH
ok, Last question how hard is it to do the pole mount?? Which switch is best for the pole mount? I bought a toggle, but now I'm thinking it would be a pita to mount it..... Where have you guys mounted the toggle if you use it over the pole mount?
 
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