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Re: [world-cruising] bilge pump backwash preventer

From: Andrew Tiblin (no email)
Date: Fri Apr 15 2005 - 12:09:10 EDT

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    Ken,
    I would like to have a copy of the schematics. Thanks
    for offering this solution to all members.
    Sincerely,
    Andrew Tiblin

    --- KenJames <> wrote:
    > I have designed and tested a neat circut that is a
    > bilge pump controler. It
    > uses the existing two wires
    > that already go to the existing bilge pump/float
    > switch on most boats, and
    > adds only a second switch mounted at a higher water
    > level (conneted to the
    > same voltage supply as the original single switch)
    > and this controler. The result is that when the low
    > switch turns on nothing
    > happens, then when the high switch turns on the pump
    > operates until the low
    > switch turns off.
    > The much larger difference in water level that can
    > be acheived by using two
    > switches totaly elimantes 'backwash' and pump
    > cycling.
    > The circuit design includes an optional over-ride
    > function that is actuated
    > by simply turning the pump breaker off then on, at
    > which point the pump will
    > operate until the pump is turned off and left off
    > for a few seconds then
    > turned back on again, at which time the controler
    > re-sets.
    > I am willing to send the schematic and wiring
    > diagrams, with all the (cheap
    > Radio Shack) parts listed on the schematic to
    > anybody who wants it. Anybody
    > who is even a bit proficient with a soldering iron
    > and multimeter could
    > build it in short order.-Ken
    >
    >
    >

                    
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