Re: [Paddlewise] Electrc Bilge Pumps

The more features, the more moving parts a gadget has, the greater chance
for a malfunction, don't depend on a float switch without a manual override.
Also, a bilge pump is only as good as your battery, which doesn't do well in
salt water. All this stuff adds weight too.
Patri
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Volin <bobvolin_at_bestweb.net>
To: <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 5:00 PM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Electrc Bilge Pumps


> >That being said, I came across an
> > automatic bilge pump which can turn on by itself after sensing a certain
> > level of water.  This sounds like the most elegant solution with no
> > switches, wires, etc to deal with.  Anyone install something like this
in
> > their kayak?



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