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Subject: Re: RE:TWL: Fire on board
From: Bob Clinkenbeard (arider@XXX.XXX)
Date: Wed Jul 03 2002 - 09:27:43 EDT
> I also prefer to wire the bilge pumps to a separate panel which is always
on;
> with a fuse or circuit breaker for each bilge pump.
> Even when the rest of the boat is shut off, the bilge pumps would still be
active.
Definitely agree with Arild on the above since I would rather risk a flat
battery than a sunken boat.
However, on a small boat that is trailered or winched to deck or roof, I
would not wire it direct if I was using an automatic pump with a float
switch. My preference would be a pump that must be manually operated and
power to the pump disconnected when the key is off.
Capt. Bob Clinkenbeard
http://dreamwater.net/twinscrews/
M/V Twin Screws
1964 Chris Craft Roamer 56'
& Tender one
1973 Silverline Aruba 15'
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