Bilge pump

[DavidPeckham]

Hi all, bilge pump working ok on the switch but not coming on automatically, anything obvious going on there? Gave it a quick clean but it still only kicks in for a second on auto then stops.

 

Cheers,

 

Brian

[WotEver]

If it has a float switch then that could be stuck, gunged up or not floating. Also the microswitch could be faulty. If it’s an internal water level sensor then there’s probably little you could do. 

 

If you cant suss it then just buy a stand-alone float switch and wire that in. 

[DavidPeckham]

Cheers, can't see a float switch, if there is one it's in a plastic casing (it's a Rule-mate 500) doesn't look blocked up. Will look at other options.

[Guest]

they get corrosion on wiring and connections. just a matter of cleaning connection points most the time.

[DavidPeckham]

Cheers, will give that a try before I do anything else.