Bilge Issue Help and Advice

[rrichar1]

Thanks for the replies folks.

This is what I ended up doing:
- Installed the old bilge pump and new auto 1500 Rulemate pump at the same level. I noticed that the auto takes on a lot of water before it turns on.
- I mounted the Rule Bilge alarm on a 2x4 and mounted it on the incline a little but it still may be to low. I need to test and see how much water it will kick on at.
- As suggested here I did run a new line for the new 1500 and first tried using the 162 series 1 1/8 hose but it was to rigid (lack of working room) and ended up having to go with the corrugated 'bilge' plastic hose. I will just have to watch it over the years, I know it's not the best option.
- I have a dual battery system and am going to attach both the new pump and the bilge alarm to my starting battery WITHOUT a fuse. Can you guys comment on this please? Real bad idea?

Thanks for your opinions.