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Post by don on Feb 16, 2007 15:16:23 GMT -5
Here's another thing I've learned from replacing pumps; I terminated all my wires from every device and connection with a ring connector and SEALED watertight connections, then route them into a small plastic electrical junction box mounted high in the bilge. In the junction box I place a "Blue Seas" termination block and screw down the connections. There are jumpers available for these block that allow you to bridge the poles on the block any way you desire.
The beauty of this is that you can replace any component in the system and all you need to do is crimp and seal new wires, unscrew the old wires, replace the device, and screw the new wires down. Using this system I can discreetly test every circuit and wire. The real beauty is no more crimping float switch, pump, ground connections ie... 2 wires onto 1 wire is a PITA.
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Post by matey on Feb 19, 2007 7:11:26 GMT -5
Don, got a link or a pic of what you are talking about as it sounds very interesting.
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Post by Five4fighting on Feb 19, 2007 7:23:23 GMT -5
ok, My parents were down in LSD this past weekend. My dad checked the bilge pump. This is what he found out.
Atco V-1250 Model # 4212 13.6V 2.6 Amps 4 Amp Fuse
This is what was on the pump. I did a quick search this morning on the internet and found NOTHING!!! Also looked through the big West marine Catalog and found NOTHING!!!
Any suggestions?!?!?
Thanks!!!
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Post by matey on Feb 19, 2007 7:30:26 GMT -5
Shane, but a new rule and just replace what you got. if you need help installing it i can do that for you.
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Post by Five4fighting on Feb 19, 2007 7:50:14 GMT -5
Matey, That is what I am gonna do... But, I need to know what hose size I have. My dad said he could not get down in the bilge without getting all dirty... I am going to buy a new RULE but I am trying to research what I have now to get the specs of the hose size.
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Post by BAD KITTY on Feb 19, 2007 9:03:18 GMT -5
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Post by don on Feb 19, 2007 16:08:04 GMT -5
Barry, I'll take a picture when the glaciers melt. About that time a gale will take the cover off the boat for me and it will be easy. Bascially a gray plastic electric box from home depot with a conduit orifice at one end. Those blue seas buss bar type connector blocks and the jumpers are pretty cheap and make things easy. Over time and numerous jobs in tight spaces I just figured that giving each wire it's own connector would make life a whole lot easir, and it has. Float switch or pump replacement in 10 minutes total with no missing flesh LOL.
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