Bilge Float Switch
 

Should this be installed next to the Bilge pump itself, or is there an ideal location for the float switch?

Thanks

Re: Bilge Float Switch
 

Mine are located side by side 4-5 inches ahead of the bilge drain hole. *Bill Mc ;D

Re: Bilge Float Switch
 

I have my pump and float switch screwed to a piece of 1/4 thick S.S. plate. It sets in the aft bilge box. The plate is heavy enough to keep them in place.

Re: Bilge Float Switch
 

I placed mine side by side about 6" out from transom...attached piece of 1/4" rubber to bottom of bilge w/5200, let cure, then attached the switch to the rubber w/bead of 5200 around base...pump itself w/5200 direct to bottom...pump broke loose, but hose keeps it right in the cured 5200 footprint... :D...ONLY time I ever had or heard of that stuff lettin' go...must notta been holdin' my jaw right when squeezin' the tube... ::)...

Re: Bilge Float Switch
 

What's Bilge pump???

Re: Bilge Float Switch
 

Ya know? Even before I got to MJ's post, I knew that was going to be his response. ;D ;D ;D
Actually, it's scary that we think alike. :o

Re: Bilge Float Switch
 

isnt a bilge pump a bleech bottle cut to scoop the water?

Re: Bilge Float Switch
 

Yup. And the gpm rating of a guy in a sinking boat is 10x more than the best bilge pump. ;D

Re: Bilge Float Switch
 

Hey Chesapeake...ain't it been a while since you've been around these parts??... :)...wacha been doin'??... :D...

Nope, went back an' looked...you've been on...you just ain't been "wearin' it out" lately... ;D...

Man, I'm bummed-out...got a slight stain on my white V20 shirt the other day...got me madder than a wet hornet inna fly-swattin' contest!!!... ::)...

Re: Bilge Float Switch
 

I have one white shirt PERFECT, One Blue near perfect, and one Blue with Bleach splatter :o >:(