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Unread 10-01-2012, 03:42 PM
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Hello to all V20'ers, My project is coming along good, just waaay too slow. Soon I need to set up my bilge pump system, I want to go with dual Rule 2000's in the bilge area with 3 position rocker style switchs. I read all the good bad and ugly about float switches, so was wondering if anyone has any experience/opinions/thoughts about Water Witch pump switches?
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I use the rule 20 amp rated float switches(12 R ?), I've had good luck with them
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I have never heard of water witch. I used a Johnson switch that has no float. it has two sensors on the side at 3/4 and 2 inches. So far no complaints after two years.
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Jason, your switch sound like the water witch. Did'nt know johnson had the same set up. Just curious about float type vs non float as far as dependability.
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Two sensors on the side, no float, Water Witch 101 is a great product.
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Like I said two years and no problems. My V had so much crap in the bilge the floated switches kept getting stuck. I have tried the SureBail, no impressed. Not to mention it died after a year. I feel confident enough in the Johnson switch that I will buy another for a forward bilge pump. just looked at it, its an ultima switch.
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