Re: [Paddlewise] Electric Bilge Pump Question

I have installed bilge pumps with both top deck and side discharge above the waterline.  My preference is for top deck discharge.  For a check valve I use a rubber plug.  The plug is drilled lengthwise for the insertion of a cord, to tie the plug to the boat.  

I have also tried a check valve that came from BoatUS.  It had a valve mechanism similar to a heart valve.  The check valve leaked some, but then so does a sprayskirt.

Dana

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Keith Wrage <keith.wrage_at_charter.net>
> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Electric Bilge Pump Question
> 
> Not sure what your set up is but, discharge opening above the 
> waterline, 
> through the deck and the need for a perfect check valve isn't 
> quite so 
> urgent - still want a check valve of some sort but above the 
> waterline is a 
> drier location.
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