bilge pumps that suck or dont suck?

[jebby]

Looking for a new bilge pump (with a float) to wire directly off the battery (with a fuse) What brands does everyone go for? most of the reviews ive seen online are all poor. Clogging up and getting stuck on seems to be super common.

 

[dingbat]

Looking for a new bilge pump (with a float) to wire directly off the battery (with a fuse) What brands does everyone go for? most of the reviews ive seen online are all poor. Clogging up and getting stuck on seems to be super common.

Like everything, poor maintenance (dirty bilge) results in poor performance.

I have two Rule 1100 GPH with separate float switches on my boat.

 

[gm280]

If debris gets into any type bilge switch, you are looking for problems. I use probes for such a switch and have never ever had any issues. But float switches work equally well if the material is screened from getting to that float and sticking it in the on OR off positions. If you have a lot of debris in your water, you need to clean it regularly and it will work well. And most any type bilge pump works about the same. Rule is what I use as well. JMHO

 

[Chris1956]

I use the automatic bilge pumps that cycle every 3 minutes. If they detect water, they pump it out.

They do not have a float to get stuck and have a manual mode as well.

I have never had an issue with the battery running down. The cycle uses a very small amount of current.

 

[Scott Danforth]

if you have debris in your bilge, you will foul the bilge pumps.

if you keep your bilge clean and tidy, you wont have problems.

I have a single 1500 GPM bilge pump with a float switch