Is there a better mouse trap? The tubs with water always sitting in it are just not my favorite. They get grungy. Yes, I clean them, it's a good reason to go under there and keep an eye on things but I'm wondering if there's a more elegant solution.....
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09-28-2020 05:45 PM #1
Shower Sumps
1978 53' Motor Yacht "LADY KAY V"
Hull number 524
Chesapeake Bay
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09-28-2020 06:33 PM #2Senior Member
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Re: Shower Sumps
I drop hot tub size bromine tablets in mine.
Michael & Beth
Hull Number CV312
63’ Cockpit Motor Yacht
1986 model launched in August 1987
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09-28-2020 06:39 PM #3
Re: Shower Sumps
When used and the showers properly cleaned they don't get funky and smell. Its when they sit with build up that cases the funk and smell.
Scott
41C117 "Hattatude"
Port Canaveral Florida.
Marine Electronics and Electrical Products Distributor.
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09-28-2020 06:41 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: Shower Sumps
The issue is trying to pump that last bit "up" a hose.
Prometheus
1978 53' MY Hull #529
Viera, FL
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09-28-2020 06:53 PM #5
Re: Shower Sumps
You can also use the manual switch to overide the float switch. This will pump out another inch or so of water.
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1984 61MY #353 with 9' cockpit extension.
Sydney, Australia.
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Re: Shower Sumps
My 46 Matthews had a diaphram pump plumbed direct to the shower drain. Made a noise when no water was present but you never forgot to turn it off when you were done!
Eric
41TC 1966 Hull #53 "Requisite"
Kent Island, MD/Ft. Lauderdale, FL
"Though she creaks - She holds"
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09-28-2020 07:05 PM #7
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Re: Shower Sumps
Whale has a couple of kits that include one of their pumps and a sensor (for one or two showers). I ve used their pumps in other applications in the past they re pretty good. May try this one when my rule sump
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https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=1612525Pascal
Miami, FL
1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
2007 Sandbarhopper 13
12' Westphal Cat boat
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Re: Shower Sumps
They work fine for me being on boat at least every weekend. Ive poured pine sol down each sink prior to leaving, which worked fine as long as you like the disinfectant smell. Issues always were AC evaporator drains plugging so now using Nu Calgon pan tablets in HVAC drip trays, seems to work but jury is still out.
I once toyed with idea of small grey water tank but could not justify the benefit.Ray
1983 61CY 319
AnnaVal
Jacksonville FL.
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Re: Shower Sumps
plumb one of these in line and forget the sump. This is how it was done on my dad's 49 Gulfstar.
https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=2041398
Sky Cheney
1985 53EDMY, Hull #CN759, "Rebecca"
ELYC on White Lake--Montague, MI