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Re: Shower pump
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Another shout out for Ultra pump switches.
They rule. So to speak.
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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.
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You're right, they are not cheap, but the first one I ever bought, more than twenty years ago, is still operating perfectly.
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04-07-2021 11:24 AM #15Senior Member
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Re: Shower pump
Is there a way to consolidate all these sumps into one central sump ?
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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
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04-07-2021 05:02 PM #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
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You turn the switch upside down- I think it's possible to do with a magnet, also. I think.
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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
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04-08-2021 08:50 AM #20Senior Member
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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