Re: [Paddlewise] Bilge pumps

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Wed, 03 Jan 2007 22:39:48 -0500
Dave Kruger wrote:

> Yeah, that solves everything, with no moving parts, no check valve to 
> slow down water exiting the boat, and one less place for debris to clog 
> the system.  KISS wins again!

But you still have a bunch of water holding back the air in the system.  A tiny 
hole in the topmost position of the loop would solve that _if_ the air is really 
a problem.

Mike
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