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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

29-09-2020, 09:55

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Need advice - Flat bilge problems (pumping out issues)

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Posted By BlackHeron

Re: Need advice - Flat bilge problems (pumping out issues)

Nice article. They did not mention the SeaFlo system I linked above but that somehow got deleted. For $150 it basically has all the parts in the DIY version put together with a waterproof box and...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

29-09-2020, 09:41

Replies: 25

Need advice - Flat bilge problems (pumping out issues)

Views: 2,614

Posted By BlackHeron

Re: Need advice - Flat bilge problems (pumping out issues)

You could mount a suction sponge pickup in each area and run individual vacuum lines to a manifold with a valve at each to isolate one ir two at a time. Little plastic valves for this type of tubing...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

29-09-2020, 08:49

Replies: 25

Need advice - Flat bilge problems (pumping out issues)

Views: 2,614

Posted By BlackHeron

Re: Need advice - Flat bilge problems (pumping out issues)

The drybilge system I posted about with a link above does a really good job of keeping our bilge fairly dry.

The water ends up in a fairly small sump, about the size of a milk crate. Before we...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

29-09-2020, 05:56

Replies: 25

Need advice - Flat bilge problems (pumping out issues)

Views: 2,614

Posted By BlackHeron

Re: Need advice - Flat bilge problems (pumping out issues)

Water always gets in. Stuffing boxes are designed to drip. Many showers end up leaking or even pumping to bilges by design. Ice boxes drain to bilges. Keel-stepped masts will let water down the...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

29-09-2020, 04:13

Replies: 25

Need advice - Flat bilge problems (pumping out issues)

Views: 2,614

Posted By BlackHeron

Re: Need advice - Flat bilge problems (pumping out issues)

This thing is great for getting all the water out.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V4G41K4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GmXCFb6Z9XD3H

Some teething issues with bad instructions (wiring diagram wrong) and...

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