Why does my bilge pump not shut off?

Re: automatic bilge pump will not shut off

If it does not turn off then normally the culprit is a stuck micro-switch on the float mechanism or the helm switch is engaged overriding the float.

Why is my bilge pump constantly running?

Electronic switches which sense the presence of water without a float are likely to trigger false pumping if the water is dirty. Wet dirt or slime sticking to the sensor allows a signal current to flow, and switch it on, or more likely to keep the pump running after the water has gone.

How do you turn off a bilge pump?

In the rear of the boat behind the battery selector,shut off switch, open it up. Then look at your battery, one of the cables attached to the positive terminal is the bilge pump. Take it off of the battery, and move it to the common (lower middle) on the back of the selectior switch.

Should bilge pump stay on?

Because the bilge collects water, a bilge pump there to draw the water out. It will use pressure or suction to do this. Without a functioning bilge pump, your boat will be subject to flooding. Additionally, if you don't maintain your bilge pumps the bilge water can get dirty and polluted.

How do I know if my bilge pump is bad?

Connect the probes from your multimeter to the positive wire from the float switch and the negative lead from the boat's electrical system, and then lift the float by hand. If you read any voltage over about 12.3 volts, your float switch is OK and your pump is likely faulty.

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How often should my bilge pump run?

It should check for water every two minutes. Nothing should come out of the bilge unless it has been raining or you have been in rough water.

How fast will bilge pump drain battery?

End of dialog window. My 16 foot runabout's bilge pump will drain the group 24 battery in 2-3 months on the lift, with normal rainfall. I have two batteries, keep one in reserve, and put a charger on the other every month or so. If in the water, I'd keep a cover on the boat to reduce accumulation of water in the bilge.

Does the bilge work when the battery is off?

No if you turn off the battery, then hit the bilge it will not work. It's an auto bilge default off position), so the best is to turn off the battery switch, then drop a bucket of water down the hatch and watch it work first hand.

Do all bilge pumps have a float switch?

Today, most bilge pumps come on automatically. This is because they are built with an automatic float switch that turns the bilge pump on when water levels in the bilge start to rise.

Can bilge pumps run dry?

The filter-free design is self-priming to 9.5' (3 m). It is able to run dry without damaging the pump. The backflow protection reduces water coming back into the bilge. The connections are 3/4" (19 mm) hose barbs for the pickup and discharge hoses.

How does a bilge pump float switch work?

With no water in the bilge the switch is at rest but as the water rises the switch floats up with the increasing water level turning on the pump. As the pump evacuates water from the bilge and the level drops the pump once again returns to the rest position and switches off the pump.

How long should a bilge pump run?

Depends on how full your ballast is, how full your gas tank is, it will get totally under water though and you wont be able to see it, I do know that much as I have seen it happen. Mine prob. pumps out about every 20 to 30 minutes. Shaft is dripping as it should, about 10 drops/minute.

Can a bilge pump run without water?

The last sentence on this pump label reads, "Do not run dry." This is sound advice. Avoid cycling your bilge pump if there's no water in the bilge to lubricate it.

Is water in the bilge normal?

This is normal and should not be a cause for concern as long as the water does not keep entering the boat. As long as the bilge pump is not running often, the amount of water in the bilge should be safe.

Where does the bilge pump water go?

A bilge pump is a key piece of equipment found on just about any boat, but for many new boaters in particular, they may find themselves asking the basic question: "What is a bilge pump?" The function of the bilge pump is to remove water that collects in the bilge, which is the bottom of the inside of the hull.

What causes float switch failure?

When it comes to the failure of this type of float switch, it generally comes down to certain common causes. These causes include the incorrect configuration of the switch, poor maintenance, using a float switch that is not designed for the purpose or using a float switch that is not properly rated for the application.

How long does a float switch last?

These old float switches didn't have many operations and needed to be replaced about every 3 years or so, making them expensive to keep up with. However, new float switch manufacturers are producing water level control technology that is getting rid of old float switches for good.