That way its always on automatic if battery then use the switch to cut pump design eliminates the need for a separate float switch to activate this rule bilge pump. On occasion we ll get a customer asking us where the three wires go when installing a rulemate or rule computerized bilge pump.
Gph bilge pumps must be plumbed to a thru hull fitting see chart that remains.
Rule bilge pump switch wiring.
It makes the procedure for assembling circuit easier. A manual auto bilge switch is an a b switch with a center off position. Forum rule mate auto bilge wiring replacing an old bilge pump that wiring diagram only shows wiring for a 3 position switch man off auto. There are two paths through it one direct bipassing the float and one in series with the float switch series means and both the auto switch and the float switch must be closed for the pump to activate. In most cases use an on off switch. Rule bilge switch wiring diagram manual e books rule automatic bilge pump wiring diagram the diagram offers visual representation of a electrical structure.
Use adequately sized wiring for the bilge pump. It is recommended by the abyc that the voltage drop be less than 3 for this wire run so the use of a voltage drop calculator and abyc wire size table can help ensure your wire is appropriate to the. Always check the literature which came with your pump for suggested wire size and allowable distance. May 31 guys i m looking to wire a rule automatic bilge pump to a on off switch on my panel. However this diagram is a simplified version of the arrangement. How do you wire a bilge pump.
For this demonstration we used 16. Anyone have any diagram or have a link they can. Ensure the bilge pump is safely mounted on the bilge. We show how to wire in a manual 12v bilge pump and wire an automatic bilge pump with a seaflo bilge pump switch. Jeff and i thought let s do. In this video we demonstrate wiring the seachoice 600 gph automatic bilge pump to a seachoice 3 position bilge pump switch.
Steps for wiring bilge pump with float switch 1. Ensure they are restrained so they don t fall and get damaged as they intake air. Per la pompa di sentina. You may also attempt to contact the manufacturer for a suggested wire size should you be unable to determine the wire size on your own. Through advanced electronic technology rule automatic bilge pumps fuse install recommended size fuse in the positive brown wire.