>> I also found that if the outlet hose was full of water (between the >> check >> valve and through hull fitting) prior to activating the pump, it could >> not >> push past that column of water. But if the outlet hose was clear - no >> trouble >> at all, it pumped out water like a fire hose. > > If you are having a problem with water on the outlet side of the check > valve, > try relocating it as close to the outlet fitting as possible to reduce the > amount of water that can be held there. Good thing the hose is the > cheapest > part of the assembly. > > I also had occasional check valve leaks - there was > sand/gravel/twig/something > in the duck bill part of the valve lodging it open. > > I never go out without my manual pump as a backup. > > Mike I do a lot of solo paddling and have been very interested in an electric bildge pump. These problems with check valves makes me think they are not reliable enough. Would a cork or similar plug in the through hull fitting be a better more bomb proof solution? -mike -mike *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Dec 29 2006 - 19:08:03 PST
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