Auto bilge pumps usually have 3 wires. A ground and then one positive to use if 
you want it to be auto or one positive to connect if you want it to be manual. 
You pick what function you want and wire it that way. My guess is you wired it 
for auto by mistake? I’ve done that!

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> On Oct 17, 2021, at 10:52 AM, Robert Abbott via CnC-List 
> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
> 
> My electric bilge pump has 3 settings, Auto (with a float to activate), Off, 
> and Manual.  I turned on the Manual setting and the pump didn't come on.   It 
> does work in the Auto setting....if I fill the bilge to lift the float or 
> raise it by hand, the pump works.
> 
> Since and I am no electrician, any ideas where to look for the problem?
> 
> Rob Abbott
> AZURA
> C&C 32 - #277
> Halifax, N.S.
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