Bob, FWIW, I'd replace the current float switch, out of hand. I'd replace any ...Older float switch even if it was working, just on general principles.
Consider replacement with a modern Electronic Sensor Switch. Such as the West Marine. See: http://tinyurl.com/3mk5hh It's easy to install on our C27's, Easy to test (by touching), relatively small and..relatively inexpensive. It has a Start delay and a "Run After" delay (water depth), to help with the problem of the hose Back Flow. As to wiring. I'm sure I'll piss off some, But.. I would SOLDER (yes, I said it, ...solder) ... the entire length of the Splice (s).. THEN .. use Adhesive Shrink Tubing ... Over the splice(s) With a generous Over length, at least an half inch on each end, making sure the Goop is "squirting" out of the ends. UW Ralph Ahseln "Oblio" Gresham OR ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 8:02 AM Subject: catalina27-talk: re: bad bilge pump I couldn't find any in-line fuse for the bilge pump so it is presumably using the control panel fuse only. I cut the wires between the pump and the float switch and temporarily wired the pump only. When I turned on the panel switch, the pump started running. So, apparently there is a short or problem with the float. I will check that out tonight/tomorrow between major thunderstorms. What can go wrong with a float switch? I can think of two things right off the bat: 1) connections are bad/corroded, etc. or 2) contact isn't being made when the float lifts. Other ideas, and, should I just outright replace the float switch? What is the best way to make wire connections in the bilge area - heat-shrink wrap? Bob Mann
