Bilge pumps

« **on:** January 13, 2014, 05:38:59 PM »

Is it ok to run more than one bilge pump through the same exit port?

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« **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2014, 05:47:55 PM »

no. you'll pump from one and there is a likelihood that it'll go down the other, water takes the path of least resistance. do NOT use a check valve either. they can get clogged and then you'll be screwed.

« **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:08:00 PM »

Quote from: Jet Boat Maloney on January 13, 2014, 05:38:59 PM

Is it ok to run more than one bilge pump through the same exit port?

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You shouldn't need more than one in a v bottom. one big bildge should be fine. i run 3 in the tunnel but the 2 on the outer sponsoms dump into the center tunnel and then out

« **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:09:48 PM »

So that means one hole for each pump. Ugh I already have 4 holes back there. One pump bypass,two engine dumps,and one bilge. So there's no alternative other than adding another hole?

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« **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:15:48 PM »

Quote from: jyeager on January 13, 2014, 06:08:00 PM

You shouldn't need more than one in a v bottom. one big bildge should be fine. i run 3 in the tunnel but the 2 on the outer sponsoms dump into the center tunnel and then out

I was just wanting a back up. One automatic and one manual back up. Could I plumb the back up into the engine circuit. Or I guess put one on the drivers side of boat.

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« **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:41:58 PM »

I normally use two.

The best way to do it IMHO is to run a separate thru-hull...

I found this, seems legit, I have not used one. http://www.iboats.com/Dual-Bilge-Y-Valve-SeaSense/dm/view_id.1084912?cm_mmc=Google_Main-_-Mall+Product+Listings%3AGoogle-_-+%3AMall+Product+Listings%3AGoogle-_-Seasense&kw={keyword}&gclid=CLHh2aTS_LsCFW9xQgodr3gAzw

« **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2014, 07:20:51 PM »

I have two on mine with a dump on each side. Keep the hose short.

« **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2014, 07:44:49 PM »

Quote from: Jet Boat Maloney on January 13, 2014, 06:09:48 PM

So that means one hole for each pump. Ugh I already have 4 holes back there. One pump bypass,two engine dumps,and one bilge. So there's no alternative other than adding another hole?

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Not all engines have 2 dumps. Are both necesary with the bypass?

« **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:06:43 PM »

Quote from: TrollerDave on January 13, 2014, 07:44:49 PM

Not all engines have 2 dumps. Are both necesary with the bypass?

That's the wayy the boat came when I bought it and it seems to work good as far as cooling goes.

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