Re: [Paddlewise] Pumps

I looked into the float switch a couple of years ago, but abandoned the idea
when it became evident that (1) the switch is very large, and (2) it would
leave lots of water in the boat.   I opted for an expensive, but dependably
submersible, toggle switch.  It's mounted with velcro just under the
coaming, just off the centerline.  At this position, it's easy to switch on
even through the spray skirt. I do need to pull the edge of the spray skirt
off to shut the pump off, but I can wait for that until I'm in
non-threatening conditions.  The pump is advertised to be able to run dry
without burning out.

From: Ron and Barb <rbdunningtons1_at_home.com>

> I noticed yesterday that Rule makes a 500 GPH (8.3 GPM) submersible pump
with
> a float switch. This would eliminate the need for an "Off-On"  switch with
all
> of it's associated problems.
>
> Having never been in the position of sitting in a flooded kayak, yet, I
can
> only listen and speculate. I do think the battery powered pump would be
useful
> for 2 reasons: 1. It's pumping while you are paddling  2. It's pumping
with
> the spray skirt attached (I assume it is vented through the hull). Being
able
> to control the boat while not taking on any additional water would seem to
me
> to be very desirable after a re-entry.
>


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