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Thread: Shower pump

  1. #11

    Re: Shower pump

    Quote Originally Posted by Flymitch View Post
    Still looking for recommendations on a liquid drain cleaner that won’t hurt the pipes.
    The store brands just don't work.
    We use The real Drain-O Gel.
    Hours after last use, pour a half bottle down the drain. 1 or 2 hours later, pour the rest.
    Another hour later, flush with hot water.
    Never a problem with float switches or pumps.

  2. #12

    Re: Shower pump

    Another shout out for Ultra pump switches.

    They rule. So to speak.

  3. #13

    Re: Shower pump

    Quote Originally Posted by jim rosenthal View Post
    Another shout out for Ultra pump switches.

    They rule. So to speak.
    I bought 5 of those for all the bilge pumps. ($$) However, I was worried the little holes in the "jr" version might get clogged in the shower sump - with three long-haired girls. So, I'm putting a little SeaChoice junker in there that I found in a drawer in the galley. I'll be curious to see how long it keeps clicking.

  4. #14

    Re: Shower pump

    You're right, they are not cheap, but the first one I ever bought, more than twenty years ago, is still operating perfectly.

  5. #15

    Re: Shower pump

    Is there a way to consolidate all these sumps into one central sump ?

  6. #16

    Re: Shower pump

    The 84 Lazzara i run has 8 or 9 of them incl shower sumps. Haven’t had to replace one yet and they re 12 years old

    The last batch of rule switches I used was 4 years ago when I redid all the bilge pumps on my 53... already replaced one. I had one rule left over so I used it but after that it s all going to be ultra.
    Pascal
    Miami, FL
    1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
    2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
    2007 Sandbarhopper 13
    12' Westphal Cat boat

  7. #17

    Re: Shower pump

    I replaced 4 of my 5 pump switches with Ultra. What I like about the Rule style switch is you just pull up on the paddle to check operation. How do you do it with an Ulta?
    Robert
    MANCHIONEAL
    1973 43DC #365
    Mattox Creek, VA

  8. #18

    Re: Shower pump

    You turn the switch upside down- I think it's possible to do with a magnet, also. I think.

  9. #19

    Re: Shower pump

    Yeah that s the only thing. You have to loosen the clamp and flip it upside down.
    Pascal
    Miami, FL
    1970 53 MY #325 Cummins 6CTAs
    2014 26' gaff rigged sloop
    2007 Sandbarhopper 13
    12' Westphal Cat boat

  10. #20

    Re: Shower pump

    Once a year I flush out the drain hoses with the dockside water hose . Low areas in the drain hoses collect debris . I flush the hoses from the shower sump to overboard by turning off the shower sump pump circuit breaker and filling the shower sump completely full , then turn on the circuit breaker and the water hose at the same time ,this forces a lot of water though the overboard drain hose . Even with the water running wide open, the sump pump ( Rule 2000) will drain the sump .
    JMooney
    61 MY 1983 #341
    “Jerrie”
    Miami , FL

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