Idea behind the Rule 27S sounds great, but in reading reviews, apparently the execution leaves a bit to be desired. Does anyone else make an automatic bilge pump based on similar 'resistance to impeller' theory ?
Amazon.com: Rule 27S Marine Rule 1100 Automatic Marine Bilge Pump (1100-GPH, 12-Volt): Sports & Outdoors
FWIW, the reason behind this is my non automatic Rule 27 is kaput and unless i can figure out how to grow my arm longer, it's seperate float switch is pretty much impossible to get to. The pump is kaput but the float switch may still work but it probably should be replaced, thus the idea to have an automatic pump as I could just cut the wires to float switch and leave it. I don't want to be trying to mount yet another float switch somewhere closer to access if I can avoid it due to ridiculously tight quarters.
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Alternatively, might go with Jabsco Water Puppy (non submurged type) pump and mount it higher up and then use some sort of all electronic or air pressure type (Groco AS100, for example) water detection switch that has easier mounting...so chatter about those would be welcome also. One downside of the Water Puppy, besides cost, is aprox 400 gph flow vs 1100 gph of the Rule, but for this purpose I think 400 gph would be fine.
Amazon.com: Rule 27S Marine Rule 1100 Automatic Marine Bilge Pump (1100-GPH, 12-Volt): Sports & Outdoors
FWIW, the reason behind this is my non automatic Rule 27 is kaput and unless i can figure out how to grow my arm longer, it's seperate float switch is pretty much impossible to get to. The pump is kaput but the float switch may still work but it probably should be replaced, thus the idea to have an automatic pump as I could just cut the wires to float switch and leave it. I don't want to be trying to mount yet another float switch somewhere closer to access if I can avoid it due to ridiculously tight quarters.
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Alternatively, might go with Jabsco Water Puppy (non submurged type) pump and mount it higher up and then use some sort of all electronic or air pressure type (Groco AS100, for example) water detection switch that has easier mounting...so chatter about those would be welcome also. One downside of the Water Puppy, besides cost, is aprox 400 gph flow vs 1100 gph of the Rule, but for this purpose I think 400 gph would be fine.