RE: [Paddlewise] Electric Bilge Pump

From: PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au>
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 22:29:38 +1000
Mike wrote: -
>I replaced the battery with a set of 12 NiMH
>AA in series and the switch with an air button
>and air switch

Tord Eriksson wrote: -
>My bilge pump is controlled by a switch,
>normally sold for turning off and on power
>on boats. I injected a little oil and sealed
>the terminals

G'Day,

I've tried both methods, three sealed electric switches and one air operated
switch. The air operated switch was simpler to install and neater loooking.
I was only able to try one air switch as it hasn't failed after a year and a
half of operation.

All the best, PeterO
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