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Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 30-10-2015, 12:28
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

Lifeo, this is the Jabsco / Rule version of what you've described.
https://www.xylemflowcontrol.com/images/59400_HYDRO_AIR_SWTICH_1%20copy.jpg.axd?width=500
Notice how short the air bell at the...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 29-10-2015, 21:47
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

Lifeo, are you talking about the diaphragm switches that are actuated by rising air pressure in a tube? Both Groco and Jabsco make switches that work on that principle. In fact I think the Groco one...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 28-10-2015, 15:17
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

Redsky, Rule hasn't made that switch in about ten years.

This is the current production switch.
https://www.xylemflowcontrol.com/images/35a.jpg.axd?width=500
Year after year, the Rule-A-Matic has...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 17-06-2015, 22:00
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

Cheechako, the old style Rule float switches used regular marine grade wire. If they got a small break in the insulation water would wick the length of the wire. This corroded the wire and made it...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 15-06-2015, 21:10
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

Brooks, you don't need proof of purchase to return a defective Rule switch. If you don't have the receipt, they will warrant it from the date of manufacture. They really are easy to deal with.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 15-06-2015, 20:37
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

Steamgoat, That's an old Jabsco diaphragm switch. It originally had a red rubber cover over the mechanism that made it look like a red hockey puck. They switched to the new style more than ten years...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 15-06-2015, 20:21
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

"1. The retailers receiving the returned switches just dispose of them rather than paying to return them to Rule."


I have to save any Rule or Jabsco products returned to me and give them to the...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 15-06-2015, 12:19
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

"Is there a boating (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/boating.html) association working on behalf of boaters, not equipment (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/equipment.html)...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 08-06-2015, 20:53
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

I'm familiar with the Water Witch. I like to set them where the pump will pull a little air before it shuts off. That way I know I've gotten all the water I can. The little bit that remains drives me...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 08-06-2015, 13:44
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

I like that you can remove the whole assembly from the bilge. The only suggestion I could make is to lower the Water Witch switch a few inches. Set that high, it will turn the pump (ShurFlo?) off...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 25-03-2014, 14:47
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

Dusty, yell at me, abuse is the only attention I get!
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 24-03-2014, 15:17
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

Hi Chenega, You're right, I'll let him have the last word on the subject.

I am curious as to why there seems to be a disconnect between failures in the field and returns on these switches. I...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 15-07-2013, 15:30
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

"As consumers we are screwed because guys like you are not giving Rule the feedback they need to make changes."

Wow you are hard to please!
Don't you think they look at all of the switches that...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 15-07-2013, 11:54
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

haw1961, Thank you very much!
I wonder if you're on to something with the wire connections.
I always use a terminal strip mounted as high as possible to make my wire connections. I use adhesive...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 14-07-2013, 16:19
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

Try this one: Ultra Pump Switch JR. (https://www.hopkins-carter.com/ulpuswjr.html)

https://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-72402774165461_2271_7491338
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 22-02-2013, 15:35
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

JRO, That's pretty harsh.

I do own several boats. I've owned boats since I was 12 years old. I've sold Rule products for more than forty years. All of my bilge pumps are equiped with Rule Float...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 13-03-2012, 11:43
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

The Rule Model 39 Eco switch works the same way that the Groco AS-100 does. I think the problem with both of these switches is that the tube gets clogged.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 24-12-2011, 08:12
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

Oh Boy! Here we go!
Marine Safety Systems series of switches seem to have a very good reputation. Ultra Pumpswitch JR (https://www.hopkins-carter.com/ulsasyulpujr.html)
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 02-11-2011, 08:38
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

SkiprJohn, The Ultra Safety System switches on my website do not include the pump. Thanks for the heads up on that. I'll make a note of it on the website.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 01-11-2011, 21:33
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule Bilge Pump Float Switch Problems

The switches made by Ultra Safety Systems are very good if a little expensive. The Ultra Switch Junior is just a pump switch.
Ultra Pumpswitch JR (https://www.hopkins-carter.com/ulsasyulpujr.html)
...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 01-11-2011, 07:55
Replies: 160
Views: 116,743
Posted By HopCar
Re: Rule bilge pump float switch problems?

If the switch is less than a couple of years old, just take it back where you bought it and ask for a new one. Rule has a very liberal return policy. If it's more than a couple of years old just buy...
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