I've used a Water Witch for more than ten years without a problem.
Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR
On Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 2:24 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> I much prefer the Ultra Safety Systems junior bilge pump switch. Pricey
> but
Why was the Racor vacuum gauge reading high? Okay, the answer. Doh!
Not a plugged pickup screen/tube.
Not a collapsed/delaminated supply hose.
Not a wonky check valve (kinda).
The cause? Owner neglect/ignorance/laziness.
21 years of not checking the bowl for water. The water separating
I much prefer the Ultra Safety Systems junior bilge pump switch. Pricey but
worth it.
Dennis C.
Touche’ 35-1
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> FWIW, this problem was caused by a short within the Water Wizard (?)
> electronic float switch which was found to have an internal short, thus
> throwing the bilge pump
It might have to do with how ablative it is - I am using Petit Odyssey
Trinidad, which is considered ablative, but tough enough to take a mild
pressure washing and still be good. I would say if they let you do the
pressure washing, you can see how it is going.
Bill Coleman
Entrada, Erie PA
On
FWIW, this problem was caused by a short within the Water Wizard (?)
electronic float switch which was found to have an internal short, thus
throwing the bilge pump breaker. It looks like the water tight seal for the
wires of the Water Wizard gave it up and allowed water inside, shorting the
Hello all
I'm getting ready to haul Rebecca Leah for the summer here in Mexico. My
question is should I pressure wash after haul out or have the bottom
cleaned now before hauling?
I'm using an Ablative paint. I will splash again in late Oct.
Thanks
Doug
Douglas Mountjoy
1988 C LF 39
Mexico at
